Angel Gonzalez, Cocaine Possession, New York 2014
Angel Gonzalez, 38, of Buffalo, N.Y., Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Charges
BUFFALO, N.Y.-- In a shocking turn of events, Angel Gonzalez, 38, of Buffalo, N.Y., pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.
The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, a fine of $5,000,000.00, or both.
Assistant U.S. Attorney George C. Burgasser revealed that between 2006 and December 2010, the defendant conspired with two co-defendants to possess and distribute cocaine in Buffalo.
The defendants stored cocaine and the proceeds of drug sales at Gonzalez’s residence on Auburn Avenue in Buffalo. The defendant was paid for allowing the money and drugs to be stored at his residence.
“This case should serve as a reminder to criminals that you don’t have to be the individual selling drugs in our community to be arrested,” said U.S. Attorney Hochul.
The defendant was arrested in December 2012 along with Renwick Samuel and Mica Donadelle. Charges are pending against Samuel and Donadelle.
The plea is the culmination of an investigation on the part of the Safe Streets Task Force of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Sentencing is scheduled for July 16, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. before Chief U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.
Defendant’s Name: Angel Gonzalez
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine
City and State: Buffalo, New York
Date: July 16, 2014
Sentence: Mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, a fine of $5,000,000.00, or both
Dollar Amount: $5,000,000.00
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of drug trafficking and the consequences of involvement in such activities. As U.S. Attorney Hochul noted, even those who facilitate drug sales can be held accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/buffalo-man-pleads-guilty-drug-charges