Jose Bruno, Cocaine Distribution, New York 2020

Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Cocaine

A Buffalo man is behind bars after pleading guilty to selling cocaine, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $1,000,000.

Jose Bruno, 36, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, cocaine. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a fine of $1,000,000.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Misha A. Coulson, investigators conducted two controlled purchases of cocaine from Bruno at his Jewett Avenue residence on September 24 and October 25, 2018. On November 8, 2018, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service executed a federal search warrant on a suspicious postal package addressed to a “Maria Ramos” at the defendant’s residence. Testing confirmed that the parcel contained cocaine.

Although this package was not intended for Bruno, he intended to deliver it to someone else.

The plea is the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Ray Donovan, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, under the direction of Inspector-in-Charge Joseph W. Cronin of the Boston Division.

Sentencing is scheduled for June 4, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. before Judge Arcara.

The criminal charges against Bruno include possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, cocaine. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $1,000,000.

Defendant: Jose Bruno

City and State: Buffalo, NY

Date: November 8, 2018

Sentence: Plea of guilty

Fine: $1,000,000

Prison time: Up to 20 years

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/buffalo-man-pleads-guilty-selling-cocaine-1