Jorge L. Rosario, Armed Robbery, New York 2022
An Albany man has been sentenced to 188 months in prison for his role in the armed robbery of a marijuana dealer in Guilderland. Jorge L. Rosario, 54, pleaded guilty to the charges and admitted to entering the residence on January 23, 2022, with Alexander G. Madera, brandishing a pistol and rifle.
Rosario and Madera were armed with a pistol and rifle, respectively, and entered the single-family residence with the goal of robbing a marijuana dealer. After entering the residence, Rosario remained on guard in the living room while Madera robbed the dealer of $172 in drug money, at gunpoint, in the dealer's bedroom.
However, another resident awoke and encountered Rosario, who pointed his pistol at the resident, warning the resident not to move or say anything. A struggle over the pistol ensued, with other residents joining in. In the course of the struggle, Rosario and Madera were disarmed. They were then restrained until the police arrived and arrested them.
Rosario and Madera have remained in custody since that time. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Rosario was sentenced to 188 months in prison, followed by a 5-year term of supervised release. The sentence was within a recommended sentencing range and supervised release term that the parties agreed upon in Rosario's plea agreement.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Town of Guilderland Police Department, and the Albany County District Attorney's Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua R. Rosenthal and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Emmet O'Hanlon prosecuted the case.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a Department of Justice initiative aimed at reducing violent crime. PSN focuses on identifying the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and developing comprehensive solutions to address them.
Rosario's sentence brings an end to a case that began on January 23, 2022, when Rosario and Madera robbed a marijuana dealer in Guilderland. The case highlights the importance of community policing and the need for residents to work together to prevent and address violent crime.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: Jorge L. Rosario
- Criminal Charges: Armed Robbery
- City and State: Albany, New York
- Date: January 23, 2022
- Sentence: 188 months in prison, followed by a 5-year term of supervised release
- Dollar Amount: $172
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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