Syracuse Man Convicted of Drug and Firearm Offenses
Syracuse, NY – In a hard-hitting verdict, a Syracuse jury convicted James Mack, 39, of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The evidence presented in court revealed that Mack used his Honda Accord as a stash location for his drug trafficking operation. On February 12, 2020, Syracuse Police Detectives discovered a hidden compartment in the dashboard of the vehicle, containing over 400 grams of cocaine, over 100 grams of cocaine base, and a loaded .38 caliber revolver.
Mack’s crimes carry a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years and a maximum of life. He also faces a fine of up to $8,000,000.00 and a term of supervised release of at least 8 years following his release from incarceration.
Sentencing for Mack is scheduled for March 16, 2023, in Utica, New York. The case was investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the Syracuse Police Department-Special Investigations Division (SPD-SID).
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York is prosecuting the case as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence.
Defendant: James Mack
Criminal Charges: Possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
City and State: Syracuse, New York
Arrest Date: February 12, 2020
Sentence: March 16, 2023 (sentencing scheduled)
Prison Time: Mandatory minimum term of 15 years, maximum of life
Fine: Up to $8,000,000.00
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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