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Albany Man Sentenced for Armed Heroin Trade
A 46-year-old Albany man has been sentenced to 68 months in prison after a guilty plea to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Shawn Faircloth was found guilty of trading heroin to a drug addict in exchange for a loaded Smith & Wesson .38-caliber revolver in downtown Albany in early 2013.
According to court documents, Faircloth traded heroin for the revolver and later sold heroin and crack cocaine in Albany. Police found the loaded gun hidden in a bathroom during a search warrant at Faircloth’s apartment on August 9, 2013. Additionally, a digital scale and supply of Ziploc bags used to package heroin and crack cocaine were found in the bathroom.
The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) and the Albany Police Department, and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joseph A. Giovannetti and Wayne A. Myers. Read more about this case.
Senior United States District Judge Frederick J. Scullin Jr. also ordered Faircloth to serve 3 years of supervised release upon his release from prison.
Faircloth’s guilty plea marked the end of a lengthy investigation into his involvement in heroin and crack cocaine trafficking in Albany. His sentencing serves as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in such crimes.
The case serves as a warning to those involved in similar activities, as law enforcement agencies will continue to work together to bring perpetrators to justice. Faircloth’s sentencing is a significant blow to those involved in heroin and crack cocaine trafficking in the Albany area.
As part of his guilty plea, Faircloth admitted to trading heroin for the loaded revolver. The gun was later found during a search of his apartment.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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