Henry J. Rauche III, Heroin Distribution, New York 2012

A Delmar man has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for his involvement in a heroin distribution conspiracy.

HENRY J. RAUCHE, III, age 28, of Delmar, New York, was sentenced yesterday by Senior United States District Court Judge Lawrence E. Kahn to 78 months of imprisonment for his role in a heroin distribution conspiracy.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, RAUCHE was part of a heroin distribution conspiracy that sought to distribute approximately $7,500 worth of heroin in the Capital District.

Prosecutors also alleged that RAUCHE possessed a handgun and rifle that he used to protect his heroin and drug money from theft by other drug dealers.

RAUCHE had entered guilty pleas on July 3, 2012 to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 74 grams of heroin, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

In addition to his prison sentence, RAUCHE was also sentenced to three years of supervised release following his term of imprisonment.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, and the Bethlehem Police Department.

RAUCHE was detained following his sentencing.

Mandatory Facts:

1. Defendant/Respondent: HENRY J. RAUCHE, III

2. Exact Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 74 grams of heroin, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime

3. City and State: Albany, New York

4. Exact Date: July 3, 2012 (sentencing date)

5. Sentence or Outcome: 78 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release

6. Dollar Amounts: $7,500

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