BUFFALO, N.Y. – In a shocking revelation, two Jamestown men have been charged with involvement in a cocaine and gun trafficking ring, federal officials announced today.
According to the indictment, Tyler Craig Anderson, 27, and Robert Lincoln, 26, both of Jamestown, NY, were charged with conspiracy to make false statements to purchase firearms, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
The charges come after a lengthy investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Gary Loeffert, the Jamestown Police Department, under the direction of Chief Harry Snellings, and the Ellicott Police Department, under the direction of Chief William L. Ohnmeiss, Jr.
The investigation revealed that Anderson had been dealing cocaine and marijuana from his residence on Willard Street Extension, with frequent visits from a number of people driving a variety of vehicles. Law enforcement officers conducted controlled purchases of cocaine from Anderson at his residence, during which they learned that he had a number of firearms at his residence.
On March 9, 2018, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Anderson’s residence and recovered cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, 14 firearms, and ammunition. The defendant was taken into custody at the scene.
The indictment also alleges that Lincoln purchased at least three firearms at a sporting goods store in Russell, Pennsylvania, and turned them over to Anderson. The indictment states that Lincoln completed the required federal forms stating that he was the purchaser of the firearms, but shortly thereafter, he transferred the firearms to Anderson.
The case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy C. Lynch. 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.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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