Binghamton resident Dupray Jordan, 33, is looking at a lengthy federal prison sentence after pleading guilty yesterday to a trio of serious charges stemming from a November 2021 raid. Jordan admitted to possessing both fentanyl and methamphetamine with the clear intention of distributing the deadly drugs. He also confessed to illegally possessing a loaded .38 caliber revolver while engaged in his drug trafficking activities, and to being a convicted felon in possession of both a firearm and ammunition.
The bust went down on November 12, 2021, when law enforcement executed a search warrant at an apartment in Binghamton. According to court documents, Jordan attempted to ditch the evidence, tossing the loaded revolver to the ground as officers entered. This brazen act couldn’t hide the fact that Jordan was already a prohibited person, having previously been convicted of Assault in the Second Degree in New York state court. A prior felony conviction bars him from legally owning firearms.
Federal prosecutors are aiming for a substantial prison term. Jordan faces up to 20 years behind bars and a potential $1 million fine for the drug trafficking charges – possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. On top of that, he’s facing a mandatory minimum of five years, and potentially life in prison, plus another $250,000 fine for possessing the firearm in connection with the drug crimes. A further 10 years and a $250,000 fine hang over his head for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
The investigation was a collaborative effort led by the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force (BCSIUTF), a multi-agency team consisting of the Binghamton Police Department, the Broome County Sheriff’s Department, and the Johnson City Police Department. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service also played key roles. The Broome County Metro SWAT Team provided critical support during the execution of the search warrant.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Southwick is prosecuting the case under the umbrella of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a federal program designed to reduce violent crime and gun violence by fostering collaboration between law enforcement and communities. The Department of Justice recently doubled down on PSN, emphasizing trust-building, community support, focused enforcement, and measurable results.
Jordan’s sentencing is scheduled for May 8, 2024, in Syracuse. The final sentence will be determined by the judge, taking into account the specific charges, federal sentencing guidelines, and other relevant factors. This case serves as a stark reminder that those who peddle poison and illegally possess firearms will face serious consequences in the federal justice system.
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Key Facts
- Agency: ATF
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Press Release
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