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Cocaine Ring Busted in Rochester
Nine people were arrested and charged in connection with a cocaine trafficking ring in Rochester, New York. The suspects, ranging in age from 19 to 40, were charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 280 or more grams of cocaine base, a quantity of cocaine, and a quantity of marijuana, along with drug-related charges.
The defendants, Tyshawn Simmons aka “Ty,” 30; Tashaka Mitchum aka “Sharky,” 22; Marquis McMillian aka “Dap,” 21; Franklin Brock Jr. aka “Little Frank,” 19; Franklin Brock Sr., 39; Patrick Christner, 28; Tina McDonald, 40; Schmillion Weaver, 29; and Ciarra Crane, 23, are accused of operating a large-scale cocaine trafficking operation in the Rochester area.
According to the charges, Tyshawn Simmons, aka “Ty,” Tashaka Mitchum, aka “Sharky,” and Marquis McMillian, aka “Dap,” are also charged with unlawfully possessing firearms in furtherance of the drug trafficking conspiracy. The narcotics charge carries a mandatory minimum term of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, a fine of $10,000,000, or both. The gun charge carries a mandatory minimum of five years in prison, a maximum of life, a fine of $250,000, or both.
In conjunction with the arrests, agents and officers executed six search warrants at four Rochester residences and two vehicles. During these searches, officers seized four firearms, and approximately $2,500 in cash.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Everardo A. Rodriguez stated that the charges stem from a long-term investigation into the drug trafficking activities in the Rochester area of Simmons and the other charged defendants. The investigation remains ongoing with respect to potential additional charges and additional defendants.
The Rochester Police Department, under the direction of Chief James Shepard, led the investigation with assistance from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Brian R. Crowell, Special Agent in Charge, New York Field Division. Other law enforcement agencies assisted in the arrests including the United States Marshal’s Service, under the direction of Marshal Charles Salina and the New York State Division of Parole, under the direction of Charles Bour.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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