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BPD Continues Relentless Attacks on Gangs, Guns and Drugs in the City

"Operation Kaiser Roll Roundup" Nets 11 Suspects in Raids

The Buffalo Police Department rounded up 11 more suspects over the weekend as they continue to target Gangs, Guns and Drugs in the City.

The latest initiative, called "Operation: Kaiser Roll Roundup," was carried out Saturday afternoon and targeted the Kaisertown and South Buffalo area of the City.

The 6 month investigation into drug sales in and around the Kaisertown section focused primarily on the sale and distribution of cocaine and crack cocaine. Detectives from the Narcotics Unit of the Buffalo Police Department were able to identify several individuals involved and were ultimately able to purchase cocaine from these suspects on numerous occasions.

"Operation Kaiser Roll" culminated on Saturday, March 28th, with the execution of 9 search warrants and the arrest of at least 11 people on various drug charges. Five of the suspects were charged with arrest warrants for the sale of cocaine.

During the roundup, authorities recovered at least (6)oz. of cocaine, (4) oz. of crack cocaine, (1) .380 caliber handgun and $1,300.00 in cash.

The investigation was led by the Buffalo Police Department's Narcotics Unit under the direction of Lt. Paul Delano. The Department was assisted by a number other agencies including: Amherst Police, DEA, East Aurora Police, Erie County DA's office and New York State Police.

The investigation is continuing with more arrests expected.

The following individuals have been arrested:

• William Robinson, dob 2-11-90, of Gorski
• Brittaney Slisz, dob 11-7-90, of Gorski
• Ronald Frida, dob 8-10-84, of Norman
• Johnny Nelson, dob 11-25-85, of Norman
• Timilla Taylor, dob 7-27-90, of Norman
• Daniel Birkmeyer, dob 9-1-86, of Barnard
• Curtis Clemons, dob 9-30-87, of Cambridge
• Nelson Rodriguez, dob 10-2-90, of Genesee St.
• Anwar Jackson, dob 4-17-91, of Olsen
• Bryan Slisz, dob 12-29-64, of Weiss
• Kadeem McWilliams, dob 11-27-89, of Weimer

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