Albert Walter Bratton, Cocaine Trafficking, Minnesota 2021

MINNEAPOLIS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO COCAINE TRAFFICKING AND FIREARMS VIOLATIONS

A Minneapolis man has been taken off the streets and is now facing the consequences of his actions. Albert Walter Bratton, 26, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance.

According to court documents, on June 10, 2021, officers with the Minneapolis Police observed several individuals engaging in what appeared to be hand-to-hand drug deals. When officers approached the group, Bratton attempted to flee on foot, but officers were able to apprehend him. After Bratt was taken into custody, officers recovered a Glock model 43, 9 mm semiautomatic pistol with an extended magazine, which Bratton had removed from his waistband.

Officers later recovered two baggies that Bratton possessed containing a total of approximately 10 grams of crack cocaine, divided into several smaller baggies for distribution. This is a clear indication of Bratton’s intent to distribute the cocaine, and his actions are a threat to the safety of our community.

Bratton pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz to one count of possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance and one count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. A sentencing date has not been set.

This case is the result of an investigation led by the Minneapolis Police, the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations and the United States Secret Service.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Harry M. Jacobs is prosecuting the case.

Bratton’s actions are a clear example of the dangers of drug trafficking and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to keep our community safe. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible for these crimes to justice.

Defendant’s Name: Albert Walter Bratton

Criminal Charges: Possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance

City and State: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Exact Date: June 10, 2021

Sentence or Outcome: Pleaded guilty, sentencing date not set

Amounts: Approximately 10 grams of crack cocaine, $0 (no dollar amounts mentioned)

Defendant’s Age: 26

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