Phillip A. Krehan, Pharmacy Robbery, New York 2013

Buffalo, NY - In a shocking turn of events, Phillip A. Krehan, 32, a former North Tonawanda resident, has pleaded guilty to pharmacy robbery in a stunning display of brazen crime.

On May 9, 2013, Krehan, who now resides in Addison, Maine, walked into the Walgreens Pharmacy at 1066 Payne Avenue in North Tonawanda and threatened a pharmacy employee while demanding fentanyl patches and Opana tablets, which were then given to the defendant.

The ruthless robbery was 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 and the North Tonawanda Police Department, under the direction of Chief William Hall.

Krehan's guilty plea comes with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, a stark reminder of the severity of the crime he has committed.

The plea is a significant victory for law enforcement officials, who worked tirelessly to bring Krehan to justice.

Sentencing will be scheduled at a later date before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank T. Pimentel, who is handling the case, stated that the investigation was a team effort and that he is confident that justice will be served.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/former-north-tonawanda-resident-pleads-guilty-pharmacy-robbery