BUFFALO, N.Y. — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (USAO - New York, Western), published as received.
BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that James McClain a/k/a Jungle, 42, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with the intent to distribute, and distribution of, 40 grams or more of fentanyl, which carries a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum penalty of 40 years, and a $5,000,000 fine.
According to the complaint, in July 2026, investigators conducted an undercover purchase of approximately 12 grams of suspected fentanyl from McClain, which later tested positive for fentanyl. In August 2026, investigators conducted a second controlled purchase of suspected fentanyl from McClain. The purchase involved approximately 50 grams, which again later tested positive for fentanyl.
McClain made an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy and was detained.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney MacCaelin A. Sedita. The complaint is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Safe Streets Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Allen D. Davis, II.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
