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Rochester Men Plead Guilty to Crack Cocaine Distribution
MINNEAPOLIS—Two Rochester men, Jimmy Joe Barker and Quentin Graham, have pleaded guilty to distributing more than 280 grams of crack cocaine in federal court. The crime dates back to April 2010.
Barker, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine, while Graham, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of crack cocaine. Both men were indicted on November 5, 2012, and entered their pleas before United States District Court Judge Joan N. Ericksen.
According to a law enforcement affidavit, authorities began investigating Barker in April 2010. They conducted several controlled purchases from him, and during many of those purchases, they observed him in a vehicle that later was determined to be owned by Graham.
On November 9, 2010, police seized $320 in cash, approximately 31.1 grams of crack cocaine, and approximately 42.3 grams of powder cocaine from Barker’s residence. Police also searched Graham’s vehicle, which was parked in front of Barker’s residence at the time, and recovered approximately 124 grams of cocaine.
Barker admitted in his plea agreement that from April 9, 2010, through April 3, 2012, he conspired with Graham and others to distribute approximately 412.9 grams of crack cocaine and 42 grams of powder cocaine.
Graham admitted to delivering 124.3 grams of crack cocaine to an individual at Rochester Community College on April 4, 2012. Graham faces a potential maximum penalty of 40 years in federal prison, with a mandatory minimum penalty of five years. Barker faces a potential maximum penalty of life in prison, with a mandatory minimum penalty of ten years.
This case is the result of an investigation by the South East Minnesota Narcotics and Gang Task Force, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Rochester Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys LeeAnn K. Bell and Surya Saxena.
Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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