Dujuan Pleasant, Crack Cocaine and Gun Offenses, New York 2017

ALBANY, NEW YORK – A Schenectady man has been brought to justice for his role in distributing crack cocaine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Dujuan Pleasant, age 35, of Schenectady, New York, pled guilty today to distributing more than 100 grams of crack cocaine to another person in 2016.

According to the United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt, New York Division, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Pleasant admitted to distributing the crack cocaine as part of his plea. While executing a search warrant at Pleasant’s home, DEA found an Arminius .22 caliber revolver, a Kel-Tec .32 caliber semi-automatic handgun, 33 rounds of ammunition, several digital scales, as well as cocaine and MDMA (commonly marketed as ecstasy).

Pleasant admitted that he kept both firearms in his residence to protect his drugs and drug money. The investigation was conducted by the DEA and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Wayne A. Myers.

Pleasant faces at least 10 years and up to life in prison, a fine of up to $5 million, and a term of post-imprisonment supervised release of at least 4 years and up to life. A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statute the defendant is charged with violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.

Sentencing is scheduled for October 13, 2017 in Albany, before United States District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino. The charges against Pleasant include distributing more than 100 grams of crack cocaine to another person in 2016, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

The case against Pleasant is a stark reminder of the dangers of drug trafficking and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat it. The DEA and Assistant U.S. Attorney Wayne A. Myers are to be commended for their tireless work in bringing this case to justice.

Pleasant’s guilty plea is a significant development in the case, and it is a testament to the effective work of law enforcement in Schenectady and the surrounding areas. The community can rest assured that those who engage in drug trafficking and other violent crimes will be held accountable for their actions.

In conclusion, the guilty plea of Dujuan Pleasant is a critical step towards justice being served in this case. The community can expect to see a decrease in crime and a safer environment as a result of this conviction.

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