Christopher Walters, Possession with Intent to Distribute Oxycodone, New York 2011

A Buffalo man was sentenced to prison time for possession with intent to distribute oxycodone. Christopher Walters, 28, was convicted of selling 144 oxycodone pills to a confidential source.

According to U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr., Walters was sentenced to 12 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Richard J. Arcara on January 5, 2011.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary Catherine Baumgarten stated that the investigation was conducted by Special Agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt, New York Field Division.

The sentencing is the culmination of an investigation into Walters’ activities. On January 5, 2011, Walters sold 144 oxycodone pills to a confidential source, according to Baumgarten.

The case highlights the ongoing struggle against prescription drug trafficking in Western New York. Walters’ conviction and sentencing serve as a reminder of the severe consequences for those involved in such activities.

Walters’ case is a stark reminder of the dangers of prescription drug abuse and the importance of holding those responsible accountable. The sentencing of Walters is a major step in combatting the opioid crisis affecting our communities.

Walters, a resident of Buffalo, New York, was convicted of possession with intent to distribute, and the distribution of, oxycodone. The sentencing is a significant milestone in the fight against prescription drug trafficking.

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