Tyler Craig Anderson, Gun Conspiracy and Cocaine Possession, New York 2019
In a shocking turn of events, Tyler Craig Anderson, a 29-year-old man from Jamestown, New York, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transfer firearms purchased outside of his state of residency and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorneys Timothy C. Lynch and Emmanuel O. Ulubiyo, Anderson conspired with Robert Lincoln to transport firearms from Pennsylvania to New York between December 2017 and March 23, 2018. At the direction of Anderson, Lincoln made straw purchases of firearms in Pennsylvania in his own name. The firearms were then transported to New York. Lincoln purchased three rifles and a shotgun for Anderson.
On March 9, 2018, during the execution of a state search warrant at the defendant's residence on Willard Street Extension in Ellicott, law enforcement officers recovered approximately 62 grams of cocaine, a digital scale, and small baggies. Officers also seized the four firearms purchased by Robert Lincoln, as well as 11 other firearms. Anderson admitted the firearms were used in connection with his drug trafficking activities.
Robert Lincoln was previously convicted and is awaiting sentencing.
The plea is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Buffalo Office, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Gary Loeffert, the Jamestown Police Department, under the direction of Chief Harry Snellings, and the Ellicott Police Department, under the direction of Chief William L. Ohnmeiss, Jr.
Sentencing is scheduled for November 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.
Defendant: Tyler Craig Anderson
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to transfer firearms purchased outside of state of residency and possession with intent to distribute cocaine
City and State: Buffalo, New York
Date: March 2018 (crime date)
Sentence: Up to 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine
Dollar Amount: $1,000,000
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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