Theodore Hill, Cocaine Distribution, New York 2024
BUFFALO, NY - A Buffalo man is headed to prison for over 16 years after selling cocaine that resulted in a death and serious bodily injury, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.
Theodore Hill, 28, was sentenced to 200 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara for his conviction on one count of distribution of cocaine.
On December 5, 2023, Hill sold cocaine to an individual identified as M.M. On December 9, 2023, Buffalo Police responded to a report of suspected drug overdoses at M.M.'s residence, where they found M.M. deceased and a second individual, R.H., unresponsive.
R.H. was taken to the hospital in serious condition and sustained serious, long-term injuries as a result of the overdose.
Hill was also the subject of three controlled purchases of cocaine by the Buffalo Police, conducted on January 25, March 2, and March 15, 2024.
A search warrant was executed at Hill's residence on Clemo Street, resulting in the seizure of quantities of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey E. Intravatola and was the result of an investigation by the Buffalo Police Department, under the direction of Commissioner Erika Shields and the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Farhana Islam, New York Field Division.
Hill's sentencing is the culmination of a thorough investigation and prosecution, bringing to justice an individual responsible for the harm caused by his actions.
The defendant's real full name is Theodore Hill, and he is a resident of Buffalo, NY.
The exact criminal charges against him are distribution of cocaine.
The city and state where the crime occurred are Buffalo, New York.
The exact date of the crime is December 5, 2023.
The sentence or outcome of the case is 200 months in prison.
The date of sentencing is not specified in the source material.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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