Randy Wade Kenyon, 58, of Cuba, NY, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for manufacturing 50 or more marijuana plants.
The Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force observed what appeared to be multiple marijuana plants on August 4, 2015, during an aerial operation. A ground search determined that Kenyon was cultivating a total of 677 plants on his property at the time on Five Mile Road in Ischua, NY.
US Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced the sentencing, which is the result of an investigation by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, under the direction of Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb and the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt, New York Field Division.
Assistant US Attorney Thomas S. Duszkiewicz handled the case, stating the defendant was cultivating a large quantity of marijuana. The National Guard Aviation unit provided additional assistance in the investigation.
The sentencing was carried out by US District Judge Richard J. Arcara, who imposed the 24-month prison sentence on Kenyon.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat marijuana cultivation and trafficking in the region.
Contact information for the US Attorney’s office is available: Barbara Burns, Phone: (716) 843-5817, Fax: (716) 551-3051.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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