A 39-year-old California man has been accused of conspiring to distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana in a rural New York county. Eric D. McNeil, of Murietta, California, was indicted yesterday for his alleged role in the conspiracy, which utilized the United States Postal Service to send large quantities of marijuana from California to a co-conspirator in Columbia County, New York.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Inspector in Charge Shelly A. Binkowski, United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), Boston Division.
McNeil was arrested on May 2, 2017, on a criminal complaint. According to the complaint, McNeil used the United States Postal Service to send more than 100 kilograms of marijuana to a co-conspirator located in Columbia County.
The charges in the complaint and indictment are merely accusations. McNeil is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
If convicted, McNeil faces at least 5 years and up to 40 years in prison, a maximum $5 million fine, and a term of post-imprisonment supervised release of at least 4 years and up to life.
This case is being investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Barnett.
McNeil is currently awaiting arraignment. The exact date has not been specified.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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