Juan Oliverias-Arbelo, Conspiracy, New York 2023

Buffalo Man Sentenced On Drug Charges

BUFFALO, N.Y.-A 28-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced to prison for his role in a heroin distribution organization.

Juan Oliverias-Arbelo, 28, was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 grams or more of heroin. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, between July 2014, and September 28, 2015, the defendant became active in a heroin distribution organization. On 12 occasions, Oliverias-Arbelo sold heroin to undercover officers. In total, the undercover officers purchased 51 bags of heroin.

The 10 defendants charged in this case were street-level distributors or 'runners' in a heroin distribution organization operated by Daniel Molina-Rios who was arrested in June 2015 along with Orlando Rios, Luis Montanez and Jose Andujar. Charges are pending against the remaining defendants.

The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge James J. Hunt, New York Field Division; the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), under the direction of Major David Krause and Lieutenant Kevin Reyes, CNET West Commander; and the Buffalo Police Department, under the direction of Commissioner Daniel Derenda.

Defendant Information:

Defendant: Juan Oliverias-Arbelo

Charges: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 grams or more of heroin

City and State: Buffalo, New York

Date: Not specified

Sentence: 24 months in prison

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/buffalo-man-sentenced-drug-charges-21