BUFFALO, NY | November 2, 2026

ERIE COUNTY BLOTTER | LAW ENFORCEMENT NEWS

A 37-year-old Buffalo man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation that led to the seizure of more than three kilograms of suspected cocaine, a loaded handgun, suspected prescription narcotics, and other evidence from a residence on Fillmore Avenue.

According to Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia, Donneer Wilson, 37, of Buffalo, was arrested following an investigation conducted by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Intelligence Unit.

The investigation involved assistance from the Erie County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, Buffalo Police Department Intelligence Unit, and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

🚔 EARLY MORNING SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED

At approximately 5:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, deputies executed a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Fillmore Avenue in Buffalo.

The warrant was signed by Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi.

During the search, investigators reportedly discovered and seized:

• More than 3 kilograms of suspected cocaine
• Suspected hydrocodone
• Drug paraphernalia
• An illegally possessed ammunition feeding device
• An illegally possessed loaded handgun
• An undisclosed amount of U.S. currency

⚠️ CHILD REPORTEDLY HAD ACCESS TO LOADED FIREARM

One of the most concerning discoveries during the investigation involved a juvenile child who was inside the residence.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, investigators discovered an illegally possessed, loaded handgun lying unsecured on the floor of a bedroom closet.

Authorities reported that the child had access to the firearm, creating a potentially dangerous situation.

Sheriff Garcia expressed serious concern over the discovery, stating:

“As a parent, it is shocking to know that a child in the residence had access to an illegally possessed loaded firearm.”

The Sheriff also commended deputies and federal agents for their work in removing the danger to the child.

⚖️ CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED

Wilson was taken into custody without incident at the residence.

He has been charged with the following offenses:

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 1st Degree
• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree
• Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree (3 counts)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree

Following his arrest, Wilson was transported to the Erie County Holding Center, where he was being held pending arraignment at the time of the Sheriff’s Office announcement.

INVESTIGATION INVOLVED MULTIPLE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

The operation was conducted through cooperation among local, county, and federal law enforcement agencies, including:

• Erie County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Intelligence Unit
• Erie County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team
• Buffalo Police Department Intelligence Unit
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

The Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest and seizures in an official press release issued Monday, November 2, 2026.

Erie County Blotter reminds readers that criminal charges are allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Source: Erie County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff John C. Garcia
Official Release Date: November 2, 2026

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