Lockport Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Charge

A 48-year-old Lockport man is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing with intent to distribute cocaine.

Robert Jones, of Lockport, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to possessing with intent to distribute cocaine on February 23, 2022. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, the investigation began in 2017 when the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted controlled purchases of cocaine from Jones on November 29 and December 20, 2017. On February 23, 2018, investigators executed a search warrant at Jones’ Gooding Avenue residence and recovered a box of sandwich bags consistent with narcotics distribution, plastic bags containing cocaine residue, three digital scales containing cocaine residue, 207 grams of cocaine, approximately 33 grams of marijuana, and $12,000 in United States currency.

The plea is the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Ray Donovan, New York Field Division.

Sentencing is scheduled for January 18, 2022, before Judge Vilardo. Jones was represented by his attorney, who did not comment on the case.

The investigation is a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in our community. As the Grimy Times continues to report on this issue, we urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

Contact: Barbara Burns, (716) 843-5817, or (716) 551-3051 for more information.

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