Buffalo man going to prison for his role in narcotics conspiracy

BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Torrance Bailey, 44, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine and 40 grams or more of fentanyl, was sentenced to serve 138 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.

Between February 2019, and March 2024, Bailey conspired with others to sell significant quantities of cocaine. In March 2020, Buffalo Police and the Erie County Sheriff's Office executed search warrants at a Mills Street residence, during which they seized approximately 120 grams of fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia. When law enforcement arrived at the residence, Bailey and Sherron Kye were spotted nearby the residence. After recognizing law enforcement, they attempted to flee. Bailey threw the set of keys belonging to the Mills street residence prior to being taken into custody and Kye discarded a bag, which was later found to contain approximately 100 grams of fentanyl. After his arrest, Bailey was found in possession of approximately $3,512 in cash.

In June 2023, Bailey was released on conditions and placed on home incarceration while he awaited trial. In March 2024, Bailey sold approximately 27 grams of crack cocaine to an individual working with law enforcement. In addition, he asked the individual to go to the residence of a co-conspirator and pick up approximately 88 grams of fentanyl, but the individual declined.

Sherron Key was previously convicted and sentenced.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Timothy C. Lynch and Evan K. Glaberson. The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Buffalo Police Department, under the direction of Commissioner Erika Shields, the Erie County Sheriff's Office, under the direction of Sheriff John Garcia, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Brendan Dunford, the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Farhana Islam, New York Field Division, and Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Anthony Patrone.

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