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Heroin Trafficker Sentenced to Jail
Aaron Gray, 21, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today by United States District Court Judge William K. Sessions III to one year and one day in prison for conspiring to distribute heroin in Burlington, Vermont.
According to court records, Gray began selling heroin in Burlington during the fall of 2012 and continued until he was arrested in early January 2013 by the Burlington Police Department. Gray obtained his heroin from a source in Philadelphia and utilized a courier to transport the drugs to Vermont.
The courier traveled to Vermont either by Amtrak or on the MegaBus. Gray was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 21, 2013 and appeared for an arraignment in federal court on May 28, 2013. He pled guilty on October 23, 2013 to a one-count Indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute heroin.
This case was investigated by the Burlington Police Department. The United States Attorney, Tristram J. Coffin, commends the Burlington Police Department for its work. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Nancy J. Creswell. Gray was represented by the Federal Public Defender, Michael Desautels.
Gray’s actions had a significant impact on the community, and his sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of heroin trafficking. The Burlington Police Department’s efforts to combat this issue are commendable, and we appreciate their dedication to keeping our community safe.
The case against Gray is a testament to the effectiveness of federal and local law enforcement working together to combat drug trafficking. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible for these crimes to justice.
The sentence imposed on Gray is a significant step towards addressing the heroin epidemic that has plagued our community. We hope that this case will serve as a deterrent to others who would engage in similar activities.
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Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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