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Tyquan Washington, a 36-year-old Brooklyn man, has been charged with distributing 28 grams or more of cocaine base and a quantity of cocaine in Vermont. The alleged crime occurred on February 22, 2024, when agents with Homeland Security Investigations made a controlled purchase of more than 29 grams of cocaine base and a quantity of powder cocaine from Washington in Burlington, Vermont. Washington, also known as ‘Bones’, was arrested in New Jersey on June 11, 2026, and was later arraigned in Vermont on August 3, 2026. The investigation suggests that Washington is responsible for leading a drug trafficking organization that began operating in Vermont no later than 2023.
According to court records, Washington’s arrest was the result of a warrant issued in connection with a criminal complaint filed in 2024. He was detained in New Jersey and ordered to be transported to Vermont, where he faces a mandatory minimum of 5 years’ imprisonment and up to 40 years’ imprisonment if convicted.
The United States Attorney’s Office emphasizes that an indictment contains allegations only and that Washington is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The actual sentence would be determined by the District Court with guidance from the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines and the statutory sentencing factors.
First Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan A. Ophardt commended the investigatory efforts of Homeland Security Investigations, which led to the arrest and charges against Washington. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Arra, while Washington is represented by Attorney William E. Kraham.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Vermont
- Location: VT
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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