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Date: 04-22-2021

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United States of America v. Quamain Simms-Calhoun

Case Number: 1:20-cr-00036-RJA-MJR

Judge: Michael J. Roemer

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of New York (Erie County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office

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Description: Buffalo, New York drug distribution charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Quamain Simms-Calhoun, 25, of Buffalo, NY, who was charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.

Defendant admitted that he is associated with the Alma Avenue Gang, a group of individuals who grew up around Alma Avenue and “represent” their neighborhood by flashing distinctive group hand signals and distinguish themselves on various social media platforms. Simms-Calhoun conspired with co-defendant Dajon Woods to sell crack cocaine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Between May 8 and August 15, 2019, the defendant coordinated the distribution of these illegal substances on nine separate occasions to an individual working with law enforcement. Simms-Calhoun also distributed drugs to a number of customers in the Buffalo area.

The plea is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Stephen Belongia; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge John B. Devito; the Buffalo Police Department, under the direction of Commissioner Byron Lockwood; and the Lackawanna Police Department, under the direction of Chief Mark Packard.

21:846=CD.F CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
(1)
CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
(1s)
21:841A=CD.F and 21:841(b)(1)(C) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE
(2-10)
21:841A=CD.F and 21:841(b)(1)(C) and 18:2 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE
(11-12)

Outcome: 04/20/2021 109 ORDER OF REFERRAL TO TAKE GUILTY PLEA as to Quamain Simms-Calhoun. Signed by Hon. Richard J. Arcara on 4/14/21.(SG) (Entered: 04/21/2021)
04/20/2021 110 WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Quamain Simms-Calhoun (SG) (Entered: 04/21/2021)
04/20/2021 111 SUPERSEDING INFORMATION as to Quamain Simms-Calhoun (1) count(s) 1s. (SG) (Entered: 04/21/2021)
04/20/2021 112 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Quamain Simms-Calhoun (SG) (Entered: 04/21/2021)
04/20/2021 113 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Appearances via ZoomGov: AUSA Justin G. Bish on behalf of government; Herbert L. Greenman, Esq. with defendant Simms-Calhoun as defendant consented to proceed via ZoomGov.

Change of Plea Hearing as to Quamain Simms-Calhoun held on 4/20/2021. Court addressed and approved Stipulation portion of the Order of Referral to take guilty plea. Court addressed and signed the Waiver of Indictment. Court conducted colloquy with defendant. Court found knowing and voluntary decision to plea. Defendant entered plea of guilty to the one-count Superseding Information. Court made oral recommendation that the plea be accepted by the Hon. Richard J. Arcara. Written Report and Recommendation to follow. Sentencing submission schedule and date shall be set by Judge Arcara's Chambers. Defendant continued released pursuant to previously established conditions of release. PROBATION NOTIFIED OF PLEA. (Court Reporter Bonnie Weber.)(RAZ)

NOTE: The Court advised parties and listeners that they are strictly prohibited from recording, reproducing or rebroadcasting any part of this hearing in whole or in part in any fashion. Violation of this Court's Order could be deemed a contempt of Court.

NOTE: Order Regarding Use of Video or Teleconferencing attached. (Entered: 04/21/2021)
04/20/2021 114 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION on Plea of Guilty as to Quamain Simms-Calhoun. Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 4/20/2021.(RAZ) (Entered: 04/21/2021)

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