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Tonawanda Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl in New York
A Tonawanda man has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for distributing fentanyl in New York. Dominique McDowell, 27, was convicted of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of butyryl fentanyl and U-47700.
According to U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., the investigation began with the overdose death of an individual in the Town of Amherst. Subsequent investigation determined that between March 30, 2017, and April 18, 2017, McDowell sold butyryl fentanyl and U-47700 to undercover law enforcement officers on four separate occasions in the Town of Amherst and Tonawanda.
In addition, between December 2016 and April 18, 2017, McDowell sold heroin to confidential sources on multiple occasions. Today’s sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Ray Donovan, Special Agent-in-Charge, New York Field Division; the Amherst Police Department, under the direction of Chief John C. Askey; the Tonawanda Police Department, under the direction of Chief Jerome Uschold; and the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Edward Kennedy.
McDowell’s sentencing is a significant blow to the fentanyl trade in Western New York. The sentence sends a clear message that those who engage in this type of activity will be held accountable.
The investigation into McDowell’s activities was a collaborative effort between multiple law enforcement agencies. The sentence handed down today is a result of their hard work and dedication to keeping our communities safe.
As we continue to grapple with the opioid epidemic, it’s clear that those who engage in fentanyl trafficking will face severe consequences. Dominique McDowell’s sentence is a reminder that we will not tolerate this type of activity in our communities.
For more information, contact Barbara Burns at (716) 843-5817 or (716) 551-3051.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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