ALBANY, NEW YORK – James Taylor, a 34-year-old man from Orange County, New York, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for possessing and intending to distribute cocaine.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division.
Taylor admitted that on March 2, 2020, he and his co-defendant, Peter Mami, possessed with the intent to distribute approximately two kilograms of cocaine.
Chief United States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby also imposed a 2-year term of supervised release to follow the term of incarceration.
This case was investigated by the DEA and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ashlyn Miranda.
Taylor’s co-defendant, Peter Mami, age 44, also of Orange County, has also pled guilty to possessing and intending to distribute cocaine, and is pending sentencing.
The crime of possessing and intending to distribute cocaine is a serious offense, and the sentence handed down by Chief United States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby reflects the severity of the crime.
The investigation and prosecution of this case are a testament to the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat the trade of illicit substances in our communities.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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