Jordan Burks, Possessing Bath Salts with Intent to Distribute, New York 2022

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Jordan Burks, 32, Sentenced to 36 Months for Possessing ‘Bath Salts’ with Intent to Distribute in Ilion NY

ALBANY, NEW YORK – In a shocking turn of events, Jordan Burks, a/k/a Justin Burts, a 32-year-old resident of Ilion, New York, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for possessing a drug, sometimes marketed as ‘bath salts,’ with the intent to distribute it. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Matthew Scarpino, Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations, made the announcement.

According to sources close to the investigation, on January 12, 2022, federal agents executed a search warrant at Burks’s home and recovered approximately 454 grams of alpha-Pyrrolidinohexiophenone, three digital scales, and $19,393 in cash. In the weeks leading up to the execution of the search warrant, agents seized five packages of alpha-Pyrrolidinohexiophenone—one of which contained more than a quarter-kilogram of the drug—bound for Burks’ home.

Burks admitted that he intended to distribute the ‘bath salts,’ which has sparked widespread concern among local authorities. ‘Bath salts’ are synthetic cathinones that can cause a range of physical and psychological effects, including increased heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature.

United States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby also imposed 3 years of post-release supervision, a move that has been welcomed by local law enforcement. HSI investigated the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Reiner prosecuted it.

The arrest and sentencing of Burks sends a clear message to those involved in the illicit trade of ‘bath salts’ that they will be held accountable for their actions. ‘Bath salts’ are a serious threat to public health and safety, and we will continue to work tirelessly to disrupt and dismantle these operations.

Burks’s sentencing is a significant blow to the ‘bath salts’ trade in Ilion and surrounding areas. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.