Eric Petrie, Distributing Controlled Substance, New York 2026

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – A local man has been brought to justice for distributing a deadly synthetic drug in Oswego County.

According to court documents, Eric Petrie, age 32, of Oswego County, pleaded guilty on April 8th to distribution of a controlled substance.

The investigation found that Petrie knowingly and intentionally distributed the controlled substance N,N-Dimethylpentylone, commonly referred to as “molly,” to customers in and around Oswego County between January 2022 and February 2023.

Petrie admitted to obtaining the molly from multiple sources, including purchasing directly from other individuals and through a website. He then repackaged the molly and sold it to customers.

“We will not tolerate those who poison our community for profit,” said First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III. “Today’s guilty plea is a testament to the strong partnerships between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and both federal and local law enforcement agencies.”

Sentencing is scheduled for August 6, 2026, before Senior U.S. District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby. Petrie faces a maximum term of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, and a term of supervised release of at least 3 years and up to life.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Oswego County Drug Task Force, which is comprised of members of HSI, the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office, Oswego City Police Department, Fulton Police Department, and United States Border Patrol. Assistant United States Attorney Matthew J. McCrobie is prosecuting the case.

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