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United States of America v. Jermaine McQueen
Date: 08-01-2025
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Judge: Richard J. Arcara
Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Buffalo
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Niagara Falls man going to prison on drug charges
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jermaine McQueen, 47, of Niagara Falls, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, was sentenced to serve 106 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy C. Lynch, who handled the case, stated that on August 28, 2024, investigators executed search warrants at several locations associated with McQueen. They seized approximately 405 grams of cocaine, approximately 300 grams of fentanyl, and approximately six grams of crack cocaine, drug packaging materials, $10,625 in cash, and several pieces of jewelry, which constitute proceeds of narcotics trafficking. During the investigation, law enforcement made controlled purchases of fentanyl and cocaine from McQueen.
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Mark Grimm, the Niagara Falls Police Department, under the direction of Superintendent Nick Ligammari, the Niagara County Sheriff's Department, under the direction of Sheriff Michael Filicetti, the North Tonawanda Police Department, under the direction of Chief Keith Glass, the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Amie Feroleto, and the Erie County Sheriff's Department, under the direction of Sheriff John Garcia.
Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl
Niagara Falls man going to prison on drug charges
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jermaine McQueen, 47, of Niagara Falls, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, was sentenced to serve 106 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy C. Lynch, who handled the case, stated that on August 28, 2024, investigators executed search warrants at several locations associated with McQueen. They seized approximately 405 grams of cocaine, approximately 300 grams of fentanyl, and approximately six grams of crack cocaine, drug packaging materials, $10,625 in cash, and several pieces of jewelry, which constitute proceeds of narcotics trafficking. During the investigation, law enforcement made controlled purchases of fentanyl and cocaine from McQueen.
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Mark Grimm, the Niagara Falls Police Department, under the direction of Superintendent Nick Ligammari, the Niagara County Sheriff's Department, under the direction of Sheriff Michael Filicetti, the North Tonawanda Police Department, under the direction of Chief Keith Glass, the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Amie Feroleto, and the Erie County Sheriff's Department, under the direction of Sheriff John Garcia.
Outcome:
106 months in prison
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jermaine McQueen?
The outcome was: 106 months in prison
Which court heard United States of America v. Jermaine McQueen?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of New York, NY. The presiding judge was Richard J. Arcara.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jermaine McQueen?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Buffalo. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Buffalo, New York Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Jermaine McQueen decided?
This case was decided on August 1, 2025.