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Lockport Man Sentenced in Conspiracy in Fatal Overdose

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Lockport Man Sentenced in Conspiracy in Fatal Overdose

BUFFALO, NEW YORK — James White, 32, of Lockport, was sentenced to 84 months in prison for his involvement in a drug distribution conspiracy. U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. handed down the sentence after White was convicted of conspiracy to possess and distribute heroin, fentanyl and butyryl fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey E. Intravatola, who prosecuted the case, explained that from March 2017 to March 2019, White, along with Bruno Haney, II, and others, engaged in the sale of heroin and butyryl fentanyl. A critical incident related to this conspiracy occurred on March 24, 2017, when White sold heroin to an individual known as W.S.

Sadly, on the same day of the transaction, WS died after ingesting heroin purchased from White. Investigations into this incident uncovered text messages on WS’s phone from the evening of March 24, in which WS requested “half a loaf” of heroin, the equivalent of five doses, directly from White.

  • Lockport Man Sentenced in Conspiracy in Fatal Overdose
    Lockport Man Sentenced in Conspiracy in Fatal Overdose

    BUFFALO, NEW YORK — James White, 32, of Lockport, was sentenced to 84 months in prison for his involvement in a drug distribution conspiracy. U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. handed down the sentence after White was convicted of conspiracy to possess and distribute heroin, fentanyl and butyryl fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey E. Intravatola, who prosecuted the case, explained that from March 2017 to March 2019, White, along with Bruno Haney, II, and others, engaged in the sale of heroin and butyryl fentanyl. A critical incident related to this conspiracy occurred on March 24, 2017, when White sold heroin to an individual known as W.S.

    Sadly, on the same day of the transaction, WS died after ingesting heroin purchased from White. Investigations into this incident uncovered text messages on WS’s phone from the evening of March 24, in which WS requested “half a loaf” of heroin, the equivalent of five doses, directly from White.

  • Police seek suspect in Washington business burglary
    Police seek suspect in Washington business burglary

    WASHINGTON DC — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect involved in a business burglary in Northeast Washington.

    On July 30, around 2:30 a.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of 9th Street, Northeast, after receiving a report of a burglary. The victim reported that the suspect forced his way into the business, stole money and fled.

    The suspect and the vehicle used in the burglary were captured on surveillance cameras.

    Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and charging of those responsible.

  • Fatal collision in southeast Washington leaves one dead
    Fatal collision in southeast Washington leaves one dead

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    On Sunday, around 3:32 a.m., a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu driven by a woman and carrying a female passenger was traveling eastbound on East Capitol Street in the 5200 block. The vehicle struck several cars and overturned, landing on its roof.

    A man and a woman stopped to help the occupants of the overturned vehicle. Meanwhile, a 2013 Lexus GS350, also traveling eastbound, struck the pedestrian and the Malibu. The driver of the Lexus fled on foot.

    The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The two occupants of the Malibu were also taken to an area hospital, where the driver, identified as Taneisha Parker, 34, of Capitol Heights, Maryland, later died from her injuries.

    At approximately 4:26 a.m., a person matching the description of the Lexus driver was located at a DCFEMS fire station on Northeast 49th Street with injuries consistent with a traffic collision. The driver, identified as Terrance Gordan, 39, of Southeast Washington, D.C., was arrested and charged with unlawful entry and exit after a collision. Additional charges are pending investigation.

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