Albany, New York — Dwayne G. Perkins, 37, was arraigned Tuesday on federal charges tied to a 2017 stash of crack cocaine, cocaine, and heroin intended for distribution. The indictment, unsealed today, alleges Perkins possessed more than 28 grams of crack cocaine along with additional quantities of cocaine and heroin on April 4, 2017.
Perkins, of Albany, now sits in federal custody awaiting trial. The charge carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life behind bars if convicted. He would also face no less than 8 years — and potentially life — under federal supervision following any prison term.
U.S. Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and Vadim D. Thomas, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Albany Field Office, confirmed the arraignment and detailed the charges. Thomas emphasized the ongoing push to disrupt narcotics networks operating in upstate New York.
The indictment lays bare the severity of the allegations: over 28 grams of crack cocaine — a threshold that triggers harsher federal penalties — plus heroin and powdered cocaine. The exact street value of the drugs was not disclosed, but quantities suggest distribution-level trafficking, not personal use.
Authorities stress that the charges are accusations. Perkins is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. No bail was offered, and his trial date has not yet been scheduled.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI and New York State Police, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Barnett handling prosecution. The case underscores the federal crackdown on mid-level drug operators in urban hubs like Albany, where opioid and stimulant trafficking remain persistent threats.
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- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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