Frank Hunter, Drug Conspiracy, New York 2019

Utica Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy

A federal judge in Syracuse, New York has sentenced 37-year-old Frank Hunter to serve 121 months in federal prison for his role in a cocaine, fentanyl, and acetyl fentanyl trafficking conspiracy in Utica from July 2018 through July 2019.

The investigation, which began in March 2017, led to the federal arrest of Frank Hunter on July 23, 2019, following the execution of several search warrants in Utica where drugs, cash, and other evidence was seized.

Frank Hunter was also sentenced to a post-incarceration term of supervised release of 5 years. The Court also directed the forfeiture of unrecovered assets Hunter acquired through the distribution of drugs consisting of a money judgment in the amount of $518,080.00.

Additionally, Frank Hunter forfeited:

• $3,241.57 from a credit union account
• $5,266.59 from a credit union account
• $6,722.07 from a credit union account
• $8,226.53 from a credit union account
• $4,415.24 from a credit union account
• $66,060.00 in U.S. currency
• $36,005.00 in U.S. currency
• $4,391.00 in U.S. currency
• $4,100.00 in money orders
• A 2011 Ford Explorer SUV

The investigation was a multi-agency effort, involving the New York State Police-Special Investigations Unit (NYSP-SIU), Investigators from the Oneida County District Attorney’s Office, members of the City of Utica Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Beaty, Special Assistant U.S Attorney Grant Garramone, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Southwick.

Frank Hunter’s sentence was imposed by the judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors, charging him with violating the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors for his role in the conspiracy.

Mandatory Facts:

• Defendant: Frank Hunter (37-year-old)
• Criminal Charges: Drug Conspiracy
• City and State: Utica, New York
• Date: July 23, 2019 (arrest date)
• Sentence: 121 months in federal prison + 5 years post-incarceration supervised release
• Dollar Amount: $518,080.00

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