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Meth Kingpins Busted in Buffalo
Buffalo, NY – In a major blow to the city’s illicit drug trade, two Buffalo men have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to officials, Peter Stallworth, 40, and Dwayne Posey, 41, allegedly ran a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking operation in the Western New York area.
The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $10,000,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Adler stated that according to the complaint, the Drug Enforcement Administration and Cheektowaga Police began an investigation in October 2015 after learning that Stallworth was allegedly distributing cocaine and methamphetamine in the area. The complaint further states that Stallworth’s source of supply was Posey.
During the course of the investigation, a confidential source made multiple purchases of methamphetamine from Stallworth, which he received from Posey. The investigation also utilized court-ordered wiretaps of the defendants’ cellular telephones.
Posey made an initial appearance this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder and is being held pending a detention hearing on May 6, 2016. Stallworth was arrested on state charges in Pennsylvania and will be brought to the Western District of New York for his initial appearance on the federal charge at a later date.
The complaint is the culmination of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt, New York Field Division and the Cheektowaga Police Department, under the direction of Chief David Zack.
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.
As the Grimy Times continues to break down the intricate web of crime in Western New York, we will keep you updated on this developing story.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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