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Cocaine Trafficking Lands Bethlehem Man 87 Months Behind Bars
SCRANTON, PA – Clyford Francois, a 38-year-old man from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 87 months’ imprisonment for possessing with the intent to distribute cocaine, and for possessing two firearms in furtherance of his narcotics trafficking activities.
According to United States Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, Francois was arrested on [REDACTED] during a routine traffic stop. Law enforcement officials recovered over 12 grams of cocaine, two loaded firearms, a Smith and Wesson 9mm and a Titan .25 caliber, and $612. Francois admitted that he intended to sell the cocaine and that some of the money was from prior cocaine sales.
Francois was indicted by a grand jury on December 15, 2015, and pleaded guilty pursuant to a plea agreement on September 6, 2016. He has been in custody since his arrest.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and by the Hanover Township Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Phillip J. Caraballo prosecuted the case.
This case was brought as part of the Violent Crime Reduction Partnership (“VCRP”), a district-wide initiative to combat the spread of violent crime in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Led by the United States Attorney’s Office, the VCRP consists of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies whose mission is to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who commit violent crimes with firearms.
United States District Judge Malachy E. Mannion presided over the case and handed down the sentence of 87 months’ imprisonment on March 16, 2017. Francois’s sentence reflects the severity of his crimes and the need to hold individuals accountable for their actions.
The Violent Crime Reduction Partnership is a vital tool in combating the spread of violent crime in our communities. This case is a prime example of the partnership’s effectiveness in bringing perpetrators to justice and making our communities safer.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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