Buffalo Man Convicted of Cocaine Trafficking
A federal jury in Buffalo has found Collins Pettway, 32, of Buffalo, New York, guilty of conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, and 28 grams or more of crack cocaine, possession and distribution of cocaine and crack cocaine, and maintaining a drug involved premises.
The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, and a $5,000,000 fine.
Pettway was found guilty of selling cocaine and crack cocaine in the City of Buffalo between February 2015 and March 7, 2015. He used a residence on Eggert Road in Buffalo to store the cocaine and crack cocaine.
During the course of the investigation, law enforcement officers conducted five controlled purchases from Pettway. The jury acquitted Pettway’s brother, Michael Pettway, who had also been charged.
The investigation was led by the Buffalo Police Department, under the direction of Commissioner Byron Lockwood, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge James J. Hunt, New York Field Division.
Sentencing will be scheduled at a later date.
Defendant:
Collins Pettway
Criminal Charges:
Conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, and 28 grams or more of crack cocaine; Possession and distribution of cocaine and crack cocaine; Maintaining a drug involved premises
City and State:
Buffalo, New York
Crime Date:
February 2015 – March 7, 2015
Sentence:
Mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, maximum of 40 years, and a $5,000,000 fine
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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