Webster Man Sentenced On Methamphetamine Charge

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BUFFALO, N.Y.-Acting U.S. James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Brian Donaldson, 50, of Webster, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine, was sentenced to 51 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge William M. Skretny.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Adler, who handled the case, stated that the Drug Enforcement Administration received a tip regarding the drug trafficking activities of the defendant and his co-defendant Pablo Ulloa. On October 27, 2016, Hamburg Police conducted surveillance at a local motel where the defendants were staying. At approximately 9:15 p.m., Donaldson left the motel and was subsequently pulled over in a traffic stop by Hamburg officers. A search of the vehicle recovered a small quantity of methamphetamine, and a lock box, which contained a much larger quantity of methamphetamine.    

A search was then conducted of the motel room where Donaldson and Ulloa were staying. During that search, officers recovered more containers of methamphetamine, several cellular telephones, drug packaging materials, a scale and pipes.

Pablo Ulloa has also been convicted, and he is scheduled to be sentenced November 1, 2017.   

The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge James J. Hunt, New York Field Division and the Hamburg Police Department, under the direction of Chief Gregory Wickett.