BUFFALO, N.Y. – In a shocking turn of events, Deandre Sparks, a/k/a Dee Dee, 23, of Buffalo, was caught red-handed in a string of crimes involving crack cocaine.
According to court documents, between June 2013 and February 25, 2014, Sparks possessed and distributed large quantities of the highly addictive drug. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.
The investigation, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, revealed that Sparks gave crack cocaine to a co-defendant, who then distributed the drugs to a confidential source working for the FBI on February 12, 2014.
Sparks’ guilty plea is a major blow to the Buffalo community, which has been plagued by the scourge of crack cocaine for years. The case serves as a reminder that law enforcement is committed to holding accountable those who prioritize profits over people.
Sparks’ sentencing is scheduled for July 15, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
The defendant, Deandre Sparks, is a 23-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York. The exact criminal charges against him are possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of crack cocaine.
Buffalo, New York, where the crime took place, is a city with a long history of struggling with crime and addiction. The city has seen a significant increase in the number of arrests related to crack cocaine in recent years.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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