Dontae Cox, Distribution of Crack Cocaine, Maryland 2012

Baltimore, Maryland - A Baltimore man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in distributing crack cocaine in the city, according to court documents released today.

Dontae Cox, age 30, of Windsor Mill, Maryland, was sentenced to 12 years in prison followed by four years of supervised release for distribution of crack cocaine, a charge he pleaded guilty to in April 2012.

The sentencing was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Gerido of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Baltimore Field Division; and Chief James W. Johnson of the Baltimore County Police Department.

According to Cox's plea agreement, on March 26, 2012, a confidential source called Cox who agreed to sell approximately 2 ounces (56 grams) of crack cocaine to the source at the Mondawmin Mall later in the day.

During their meeting later that day, the source entered a vehicle occupied only by Cox. The source gave Cox $2,400 in cash in exchange for approximately 2 ounces (56 grams) of crack cocaine.

On April 3, 2012, the Baltimore County Police Department executed a search warrant at Cox's residence and recovered 107.6 grams of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia, including scales and money counters.

During the execution of the search warrant and a vehicle stop earlier in the day, law enforcement recovered a total of $29,030 from Cox, which he admits that he earned from the distribution of narcotics.

United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein praised the DEA and Baltimore County Police Department for their work in the investigation. Mr. Rosenstein thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney David I. Sharfstein, who prosecuted the case.

Cox was ordered to forfeit $29,030 in cash seized during the investigation, as well as a .22 caliber handgun, loaded .22 caliber magazine, one box of 9mm ammunition, two digital scales and two money counters.

The defendant will serve 12 years in prison followed by four years of supervised release for distribution of crack cocaine, a serious crime that has plagued Baltimore communities for years.

The sentencing of Dontae Cox is a significant step in the fight against narcotics trafficking in Baltimore, and we hope it serves as a warning to those who continue to engage in this destructive behavior.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/baltimore-crack-dealer-sentenced-12-years-prison