Aaron Hicks, a/k/a Boog, a/k/a Boogy, 30, of Buffalo, NY, has been indicted on federal charges of conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. The indictment, announced by U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr., carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life.
The charges against Hicks are the result of an investigation by the Safe Streets Task Force of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Buffalo Police Department, and Special Agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Wei Xiang, who is handling the case, Hicks was involved in the distribution of cocaine on the East Side of Buffalo between 2010 and 2014.
The indictment against Hicks is part of a larger crackdown on drug trafficking in the Buffalo area. In a related case, 17 members and associates of the Schuele Boys were arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine in July 2014. The investigation and subsequent indictments demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement to combatting drug trafficking and related crimes in the community.
According to the indictment, Hicks conspired with others to distribute cocaine, resulting in the charge of conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. This charge is a serious felony offense that carries significant penalties, including a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life. 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.
The investigation was led by the Safe Streets Task Force of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt, and the Buffalo Police Department, under the direction of Commissioner Daniel Derenda. The Drug Enforcement Administration also played a key role in the investigation, with Special Agents working to gather evidence and build the case against Hicks.
The case against Hicks will now proceed to trial, where the evidence against him will be presented and his guilt or innocence will be determined. In the meantime, the community can take comfort in the knowledge that law enforcement is working tirelessly to combat drug trafficking and related crimes. The indictment of Aaron Hicks sends a strong message that those who engage in such activities will be held accountable and brought to justice.
For more information on this case, contact Barbara Burns at (716) 843-5017 or fax (716) 551-3051. The Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are committed to keeping the public informed about the work being done to combat crime and keep communities safe.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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