Arquan Butler, Narcotics Conspiracy, New York 2023

BUFFALO, NY – A shocking revelation hit the streets of Buffalo yesterday as U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced a federal grand jury has returned an 11-count indictment charging Arquan Butler, aka Easy, 25, and Jahaun Butler, 25, both of Buffalo, NY, with narcotics conspiracy, and distribution of crack cocaine and fentanyl.

The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, and a fine up to $1,000,000. The indictment alleges that between May 9 and July 5, 2023, the defendants conspired with others to sell fentanyl and crack cocaine in the Buffalo and Cheektowaga, NY, areas.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Louis A. Testani, who is handling the case, stated that according to the indictment, the defendants’ alleged crimes included controlled purchases of crack cocaine and/or fentanyl on 10 separate occasions. The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Drug Enforcement Administration, the New York State Police, and the Amherst Police Department.

Jahuan Butler appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder, Jr. today for a detention hearing and was released on conditions. Arquan Butler will be arraigned on September 28, 2023.

The indictment is the result of an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Frank A. Tarentino III, New York Field Division, the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Brian Ratajczak, and the Amherst Police Department, under the direction of Chief Scott Chamberlin.

The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

As the Grimy Times continues to expose the dark underbelly of crime in our community, we remind our readers that these charges are mere allegations and not evidence of guilt.

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