A Niagara Falls man has been sentenced to nearly nine years in federal prison following his conviction in a federal drugs and weapons case that stemmed from a major investigation and coordinated raids last year.
On Friday, U.S. District Judge Richard Arcara handed down a sentence of 106 months to Jermaine McQueen, 47, for his guilty plea to one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl.
McQueen, who entered his plea in March, faced a minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 40 years in prison. His conviction also carried a potential fine of up to $5 million…