Niagara Falls, NY – A 66-year-old man was arrested on felony drug charges early Wednesday following a Niagara County Drug Task Force investigation.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, Desmond D. Grant, 66, of Niagara Falls, was taken into custody at approximately 1:50 a.m. at 1212 19th Street. Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest later that day.
Authorities said the arrest followed an investigation conducted by the Niagara County Drug Task Force. Grant allegedly faces one count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree and one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell in the third degree, both felony charges under New York law.
Officials did not immediately release additional details about the length or scope of the investigation. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Grant was transported to the Niagara County Jail, where he was held pending arraignment.
The case remains under review, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.
Drug enforcement investigations in Niagara Falls often involve coordination between county and local agencies, particularly in residential neighborhoods. The charges carry significant penalties if convicted.
The arrest may be of particular relevance to neighborhood residents and nearby workers in the 19th Street corridor.
No further details were immediately available.
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