Alfredo Valentin, Jr., Drug Trafficking, New York 2013

In a shocking turn of events, Alfredo Valentin, Jr., a 42-year-old resident of Penfield, New York, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin.

According to U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr., Valentin was arrested on January 16, 2013, while driving a rental car. He was found in possession of over 130 grams of heroin and $2,000 in U.S. currency.

During the execution of a search warrant at Valentin's residence at 491 Plank Road in Penfield, officers recovered a Hi-Point 9mm pistol with a defaced serial number, rounds of 9mm ammunition, and heroin trafficking paraphernalia.

On February 13, 2013, agents seized $72,690 in Valentin's drug proceeds during the execution of a federal search warrant at 140 Central Park in Rochester.

Valentin will forfeit $74,690 in U.S. currency, a firearm, and rounds of ammunition seized during the investigation.

The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 20 years in prison, a maximum of life, a fine of $20,000,000 or both.

Sentencing is scheduled for September 5, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. before U.S. District Judge David G. Larimer.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/penfield-man-pleads-guilty-drug-trafficking-charges