A Buffalo woman has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge involving methamphetamine, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo. Stephanie Kroh, 40, entered her plea before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and could result in up to life imprisonment and a $10 million fine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Donna Duncan stated that law enforcement executed a search warrant at Kroh’s Edson Street residence in April 2023, where they found 232 grams of methamphetamine and 91 grams of fentanyl. In November 2023, Kroh traveled to Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon, New York, carrying two packages intended for distribution to an inmate. One package contained about 24 grams of marijuana; the other held approximately 10 grams of an unidentified crystal white substance.
“The plea is the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Farhana Islam, New York Enforcement Division and the Buffalo Police Department, under the direction of Acting Commissioner Craig Macy,” according to the press release.
Sentencing will be scheduled at a later date.
