Lockport, New York – A 21-year-old Lockport woman was arrested on felony drug charges following a county task force investigation.
According to Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti, Alana M. Bruning, 21, of Lockport, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at approximately 12:23 a.m. at 5526 Niagara Street Extension in the Town of Lockport.
The arrest followed an investigation conducted by the Niagara County Drug Task Force. Authorities allege Bruning was charged with two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell in the Third Degree.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the charges are felony-level offenses under New York State law. Officials did not release additional details about the duration or scope of the investigation.
Bruning was transported to the Niagara County Jail, where she was held pending arraignment, authorities said.
The case was assigned to Deputy D. Ganz, with supervision by Captain Thomas Huff, according to the release. Officials stated additional information will be released as necessary or appropriate.
Drug enforcement operations in Niagara County often involve coordination between local and county agencies, particularly in cases involving alleged street-level sales. The case may be of interest to students and young workers in the area as enforcement efforts continue across the county.
All charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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