Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Dhakari K. Allen, 27, of Kenmore, pleaded guilty this morning to one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree (Class “A-II” felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge in full satisfaction of the indictment.
The defendant was the subject of a multi-agency investigation into narcotics sales. On the afternoon of Monday, July 15, 2024, investigators observed the defendant exit his residence in the Village of Kenmore. Investigators followed the defendant as he drove to a fast-food restaurant on Elmwood Avenue near Hertel Avenue in the City of Buffalo. Investigators saw the defendant conduct a transaction with another person. When the defendant was approached by investigators, a quantity of suspected narcotics, packaged for sale, was observed in plain view on the front seat of the vehicle. The substance was submitted into evidence for analysis by the Erie County Central Police Services laboratory, which tested positive for cocaine.
Later the same day, at approximately 4:30 p.m., investigators executed a search warrant at the defendant’s residence on the 100 block of Lincoln Boulevard in the Village of Kenmore. Investigators recovered a quantity of suspected cocaine, a cutting agent, packaging material and a quantity of cash. The suspected narcotics were submitted into evidence for analysis, which tested positive for cocaine.
Allen faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison when he is sentenced on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Our prosecutor requested that the defendant be remanded pending sentence. He continues to be released on previously posted bail.
DA Keane commends the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics/Intelligence Unit, Kenmore Police Department and Erie County Central Police Services laboratory for their work in this investigation.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Briana R. D. Kalman of the Narcotics/Intelligence Bureau.
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