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Catskill Kingpin Atniel Pagan Sentenced to 84 Months for Cocaine, Firearm Felonies
Atniel Pagan, a 24-year-old from Catskill, New York, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for his role in a cocaine trafficking operation that also involved the possession of firearms, U.S. Attorney Carla B. Freedman announced today.
Pagan, a previously convicted felon, admitted to possessing 225 grams of cocaine and 22 grams of cocaine base at an apartment in Albany, with the intention of selling them. He also admitted to possessing a loaded, privately manufactured, semi-automatic AR-style rifle and a loaded privately manufactured, semi-automatic pistol, known as “ghost guns,” in order to protect his drugs and drug money from theft.
Pagan was arrested at his apartment by Deputy U.S. Marshals executing a state arrest warrant. The U.S. Marshals Service and the Albany Police Department, with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Greene County District Attorney’s Office, investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Emmet O’Hanlon prosecuted the case, which is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a Department of Justice initiative aimed at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders work together to identify and address the most pressing violent crime problems in their communities.
In addition to his prison sentence, Pagan was ordered to forfeit the guns and $738 seized from his apartment, pay a $5,000 fine, and serve a 4-year term of supervised release following his release from prison.
U.S. District Judge Anne M. Nardacci handed down the sentence, which includes a significant term of imprisonment for Pagan’s crimes. The sentence reflects the seriousness of Pagan’s offenses and the need to hold him accountable for his actions.
The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to cracking down on cocaine trafficking and gun crimes in our communities. We will continue to work tirelessly to identify and bring to justice those who engage in these types of crimes.
Project Safe Neighborhoods is a key component of the Department of Justice’s efforts to reduce violent crime and improve public safety. Through PSN, we are working with local law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders to identify and address the root causes of violent crime and to develop effective strategies for reducing it.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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