North Tonawanda Man Indicted on Federal Drug and Firearm Charges

 A 31-year-old man from North Tonawanda is facing federal charges after authorities recovered illegal drugs, a firearm, and cash during a search of his home and vehicle, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced on Thursday, June 12th.

Tre Smitherman has been charged with multiple federal offenses including possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and illegal possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison.

The charges stem from a search conducted on November 6th, 2023, by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, which executed warrants at Smitherman’s residence on Oliver Street and on his vehicle.

Investigators reported finding a loaded handgun, quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine, and $3,789 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales.

Smitherman has a prior 2014 felony conviction in New York State, which legally bars him from possessing firearms under federal law.

North Tonawanda Man Indicted on Federal Drug and Firearm Charges