Syracuse Man Charged with Possessing Over 500 Grams of Crystal Methamphetamine
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Michael Griswold, age 36, of Syracuse, was indicted yesterday for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division.
According to the indictment and a previously filed complaint, law enforcement agents from DEA and Syracuse Police executed a search warrant at Griswold’s home on November 9, 2022. During their search, they located a large bag containing what was later determined to be over 500 grams of crystal methamphetamine.
The charge in the indictment is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Griswold has been in custody since his arrest on November 9, 2022, and will be arraigned at a later date.
The charge filed against Griswold carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum term of life, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and a term of supervised release of at least 5 years and up to life.
This case is being investigated by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with assistance from the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Syracuse Police Department, and the Metro-Jefferson Drug Task Force, and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica N. Carbone.
Defendant Information:
Defendant Name: Michael Griswold
Age: 36
Residence: Syracuse, New York
Criminal Charges: Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
Arrest Date: November 9, 2022
Sentence: Mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum term of life, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and a term of supervised release of at least 5 years and up to life.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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