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Buffalo man admits to selling drugs that caused an overdose death

A Buffalo man may face 20 years in prison for selling drugs
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man could potentially spend a maximum of 20 years in prison and pay a fine of $1,000,000 after he sold drugs that led to an overdose death.

Darryl Sweat, 33, pleaded guilty to distribution of cocaine, fentanyl, and para-fluorofentanyl. 

On April 18, 2022, Sweat sold cocaine to one of his regular customers and 2 days later, law enforcement and emergency personnel pronounced the customer dead at their home. The cause of death was a mixed drug intoxication, including cocaine, fentanyl, para-fluorofentanyl, and tramadol, according to the autopsy.

Sentencing is scheduled for October 18, 2024.

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