Lockport, NY – A 39-year-old Lockport woman was arrested on felony drug charges Tuesday following a task force investigation.
According to Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti, Erica L. Burgess, 39, was taken into custody Feb. 3, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m. at 315 South Transit Road in the City of Lockport.
The arrest followed an investigation conducted by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, authorities said.
Burgess was charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell in the third degree, as well as one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree. The charges are classified as felonies under New York State law.
Officials allege the charges stem from controlled substance possession connected to distribution activity. Further details about the substances involved were not immediately released.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, Burgess was transported to the Niagara County Jail, where she was held pending arraignment.
The case remains under investigation. Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Drug-related felony charges can carry significant legal consequences and may affect employment opportunities, particularly for young adults entering the workforce.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office.
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