Robert Brown, Cocaine Distribution, New York 2014

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A member of the notorious Schuele Boys Gang has pleaded guilty to distributing cocaine from a variety store in Buffalo. Robert Brown, also known as ‘Pee Wee,’ 52, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine on July 23, 2014.

Citing a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $1,000,000, U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced the guilty plea. The Schuele Boys Gang, which operated in the Schuele Street area of Buffalo’s East Side, is believed to be responsible for multiple acts of violence and the distribution of illegal narcotics, including cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney George C. Burgasser, Brown bought quantities of cocaine from co-defendant Damario James between June 2013 and July 23, 2014. Brown then re-distributed the cocaine from his residence in Buffalo as well as from his store, ‘Pee Wee’s Variety Store.’

Brown is one of 28 Schuele Boys Gang members and associates arrested in this case. To date, 13 of the defendants have been convicted.

U.S. Attorney Hochul emphasized the importance of community tips in bringing the Schuele Boys Gang to justice. ‘From time to time, residents of certain neighborhoods have reported their concerns about corner stores being a front for crime,’ he said. ‘We welcome such information and are committed to closing those locations which are engaged in illegal activities.’

Brown will be sentenced on January 21, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.

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