{"id":1368,"date":"2026-11-02T12:22:42","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T17:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eriecoblotter.com\/?p=1368"},"modified":"2026-11-02T12:22:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T17:22:42","slug":"buffalo-man-arrested-after-more-than-3-kilograms-of-suspected-cocaine-and-illegal-firearm-seized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eriecoblotter.com\/?p=1368","title":{"rendered":"BUFFALO MAN ARRESTED AFTER MORE THAN 3 KILOGRAMS OF SUSPECTED COCAINE AND ILLEGAL FIREARM SEIZED"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BUFFALO, NY | November 2, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERIE COUNTY BLOTTER | LAW ENFORCEMENT NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia, Donneer Wilson, 37, of Buffalo<\/strong>, was arrested following an investigation conducted by the Erie County Sheriff\u2019s Office Narcotics and Intelligence Unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The investigation involved assistance from the Erie County Sheriff\u2019s Office SWAT Team, Buffalo Police Department Intelligence Unit, and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude94 EARLY MORNING SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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At approximately 5:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026<\/strong>, deputies executed a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Fillmore Avenue in Buffalo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The warrant was signed by Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the search, investigators reportedly discovered and seized:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • More than 3 kilograms of suspected cocaine<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Suspected hydrocodone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Drug paraphernalia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • An illegally possessed ammunition feeding device<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • An illegally possessed loaded handgun<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • An undisclosed amount of U.S. currency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \u26a0\ufe0f CHILD REPORTEDLY HAD ACCESS TO LOADED FIREARM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    One of the most concerning discoveries during the investigation involved a juvenile child who was inside the residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    According to the Sheriff\u2019s Office, investigators discovered an illegally possessed, loaded handgun lying unsecured on the floor of a bedroom closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Authorities reported that the child had access to the firearm, creating a potentially dangerous situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sheriff Garcia expressed serious concern over the discovery, stating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cAs a parent, it is shocking to know that a child in the residence had access to an illegally possessed loaded firearm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Sheriff also commended deputies and federal agents for their work in removing the danger to the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2696\ufe0f CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Wilson was taken into custody without incident at the residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    He has been charged with the following offenses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 1st Degree<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree (3 counts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Endangering the Welfare of a Child<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Following his arrest, Wilson was transported to the Erie County Holding Center<\/strong>, where he was being held pending arraignment at the time of the Sheriff\u2019s Office announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      INVESTIGATION INVOLVED MULTIPLE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The operation was conducted through cooperation among local, county, and federal law enforcement agencies, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Erie County Sheriff\u2019s Office Narcotics and Intelligence Unit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Erie County Sheriff\u2019s Office SWAT Team<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Buffalo Police Department Intelligence Unit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        The Sheriff\u2019s Office announced the arrest and seizures in an official press release issued Monday, November 2, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Source:<\/strong> Erie County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Sheriff John C. Garcia
        Official Release Date:<\/strong> November 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        #ErieCountyBlotter #BuffaloNY #ErieCountySheriff #ECSO #BuffaloPolice #ATF #NarcoticsInvestigation #PublicSafety #WesternNewYork #WNYNews<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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