Rochester Man Sentenced For Cocaine Trafficking
A 21-year-old Rochester man has been sentenced to 66 months in prison for his role in a cocaine trafficking operation.
Jesus Velez, 21, of Rochester, NY, was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer M. Noto, Velez was observed by members of the Rochester Police Department carrying a loaded firearm while possessing cocaine that he intended to sell on July 11, 2014 in the City of Rochester.
The sentencing is the culmination of an investigation on the part of Special Agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Delano A. Reid, and officers of the Rochester Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Ciminelli.
Velez will serve the 66-month sentence in federal prison. The charges against him include possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.
In addition to his prison sentence, Velez will also serve a three-year term of supervised release after his release from prison.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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