BALTIMORE, MD – Ronald Francis Wosk, Jr., 30, of Baltimore, Maryland, is heading to federal prison for seven years after being convicted of a heroin and cocaine distribution conspiracy. U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz handed down the sentence today, followed by four years of supervised release. The case highlights the continued flow of narcotics through the streets of Baltimore and the federal response to dismantle these networks.
The sentencing was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein, Assistant Special Agent in Charge Don A. Hibbert of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Baltimore District Office, and Anne Arundel County Police Chief Tim Altomare. The collaborative effort between agencies underscores the multi-jurisdictional nature of drug trafficking investigations.
According to the plea agreement, Wosk and his co-conspirators operated from at least March 2014 through July 2014, sourcing heroin and crack cocaine primarily from Alex Valerio and others within Maryland. The operation involved a network that re-distributed the drugs to other individuals, fueling addiction and driving street-level crime. Investigators were able to intercept phone calls between Wosk and Valerio detailing heroin purchases, and documented multiple meetings between the two men.
This wasn’t a solo operation. Ten other individuals, including Alex Raymond Valerio, 36, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, have already pleaded guilty to their involvement in the conspiracy. Sentences handed down to these co-conspirators ranged from time already served to a maximum of 92 months in prison. The varying sentences reflect the different levels of participation and responsibility within the criminal enterprise.
United States Attorney Rosenstein praised the DEA and the Anne Arundel County Police Department for their diligent work on the investigation. He specifically thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Kenneth S. Clark, who successfully prosecuted the case as part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). The OCDETF program focuses on targeting high-level drug trafficking organizations.
The Wosk sentencing serves as a warning to those involved in the illegal drug trade in Maryland. Federal authorities continue to prioritize dismantling these organizations and bringing those responsible to justice. The seven-year sentence for Wosk signals a commitment to holding drug traffickers accountable for their actions and the devastation they inflict on communities.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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