Syracuse Man Receives 78 Months in Prison for Drug and Firearm Crimes
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – James Bolds, age 36, of Syracuse, was sentenced yesterday to 78 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possession of body armor by a person convicted of a crime of violence.
As part of his prior guilty plea, Bolds admitted that in October 2022, he possessed in his Syracuse apartment approximately 27 grams of cocaine, which he intended to distribute to others. Bolds further admitted that he also possessed at his apartment a loaded handgun, knowing that he had previously been convicted of crimes punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
Bolds acknowledged that he had prior convictions in North Carolina for robbery, assault inflicting serious bodily harm, and possession of a firearm by a felon. Bolds also admitted possessing in his apartment approximately 67 rounds of ammunition and a bulletproof vest.
United States District Judge David N. Hurd also sentenced Bolds to a 3-year term of supervised release, which will begin after his term of imprisonment.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Syracuse Police Department investigated this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew J. McCrobie prosecuted the case.
Bolds, who was 36 at the time of sentencing, is a resident of Syracuse. The charges against him included possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possession of body armor by a person convicted of a crime of violence.
Bolds received a 78-month prison sentence for his crimes. He will also serve a 3-year term of supervised release after his time in prison. The case was investigated by the FBI and the Syracuse Police Department, and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew J. McCrobie.
Bolds’ prior convictions in North Carolina include robbery, assault inflicting serious bodily harm, and possession of a firearm by a felon. He also admitted to possessing a loaded handgun and approximately 67 rounds of ammunition in his Syracuse apartment.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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