Jamestown woman sentenced to nine years for involvement in drug trafficking ring

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Jamestown woman was sentenced to serve nine years in prison Tuesday for her involvement in an alleged drug trafficking ring that occurred between 2018 and 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

31-year-old Kylie Reeves was convicted of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, 50 grams or more of meth.

Reeves distributed meth and heroin for co-defendant and alleged leader of the ring, Rocco Beardsley. Beardsley was arrested on New York State warrants in March of 2020 and was indicted a month later. He is still awaiting sentencing.

Reeves continued communicating with co-conspirators, associates, suppliers, and customers on Beardsley’s behalf following his arrest. She allowed him to utilize her Jamestown residence and also lived at his residence with her three minor children.

In a search by investigators, meth was found at Beardsley’s residence along with fentanyl, cocaine, hydrocodone and other controlled substances found in his vehicle.

In 2020, Reeves was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.