UPDATED CHARGES AGAINST TWO ARRESTED DURING DRUG RAIDS

Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard announces the Sheriff’s office has charged the two defendants from yesterday’s Narcotics Unit raids with a total of thirty-three drug and weapon charges.

Isiah Pierce – 33 of Buffalo

· Felony Charges

o 2 counts of criminal possession of a narcotic greater than 8 ounces

o 2 counts of criminal possession of narcotics with intent to sell

o 2 counts of criminal possession of a load firearm

o 1 count of criminal possession of 3 or more firearms

o 3 counts of criminal possession of weapon while committing drug trafficking

o 1 count of criminal possession of weapon following a previous conviction

o 1 count of criminal possession of a stolen property

o 1 count of criminal possession of a controlled substance

o 1 count of concealing/destroying evidence

· 3 Misdemeanor charges for criminal use of drug paraphernalia

· Violation for unlawful possession of marijuana

Larry Willis – 31 of Buffalo

· Felony Charges

o 1 count of criminal possession of narcotics with intent to sell

o 1 count of criminal possession of narcotics

o 1 count of criminal possession of a loaded firearm

o 1 count of criminal possession of weapon following a previous conviction

o 2 counts of criminal possession of weapon while committing drug trafficking

o 1 count of criminal possession of a stolen property

o 1 count of criminal possession of a controlled substance - cocaine

o 1 count of concealing/destroying evidence

· 3 misdemeanor charges for criminal use of drug paraphernalia

· 3 misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance

The Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit investigation continues and additional charges are possible.