Breaking News: Buffalo Man Gets 4 Years for Cocaine Distribution Plot!
A Buffalo man has been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for attempting to possess and distribute cocaine, as announced by U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross.
Tremaine Jacobs, 51, also known as “Teeter” and “T,” received his sentence from U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo, following his conviction for attempting to distribute an illegal drug.
The sentencing highlights the continued efforts by law enforcement to crack down on drug-related offenses in the Buffalo area.
The case against Jacobs stemmed from an investigation dating back to May 2020. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Adler, who prosecuted the case, explained that on May 16, 2020, authorities were alerted to a suspicious package valued at approximately $7,000.
The package, intercepted by agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), was addressed to a residence connected to Jacobs, located at 542 Goodyear Avenue in Buffalo. Inside the package, officials discovered 248 grams of cocaine.
Following the discovery, law enforcement officials obtained a search warrant and, on May 30, 2020, searched Jacobs’ primary residence at 533 Goodyear Avenue.
The search, conducted by agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Buffalo Police Department Intelligence Unit, uncovered additional incriminating evidence. Officers found 16 ounces of suspected marijuana, $10,507 in cash, and various pieces of jewelry at the property.
The investigation was led by the DEA, under the supervision of Special Agent-in-Charge Frank A. Tarantino III from the New York Field Division.
The ATF, directed by Special Agent-in-Charge Bryan Miller, and the Buffalo Police Department, overseen by Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia, also played pivotal roles in the case.
Their coordinated efforts led to Jacobs’ arrest and subsequent conviction, emphasizing the continued law enforcement focus on combating drug distribution in the region.
With this sentencing, authorities hope to send a clear message about the consequences of drug-related offenses.
Jacobs’ four-year prison term reflects the seriousness with which the justice system addresses attempts to distribute illegal narcotics in the community.