The investigation was prompted by complaints from local residents and included surveillance and sales to undercover investigators, said Commissioner Roth. We simply will not tolerate those who flagrantly ignore the law to turn an illegal profit at the expense of others. Hooker will answer the charges in Buffalo City Court on September 19. The Buffalo Police Department and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms assisted in the investigation and seizure. In addition, ten dogs living on the property were removed by the Buffalo Dog Warden and will be turned over to the Erie County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
All charges are accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.