Michael Nicholas, Fentanyl Trafficking, New York 2020
Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Busted in Poughkeepsie
Four individuals from Poughkeepsie, New York, were arrested early this morning and charged with various narcotics-related offenses in White Plains federal court. The defendants, Michael Nicholas, a/k/a 'Pop,' Darren Parker, a/k/a 'Born,' Regina Cummings, a/k/a 'Gina,' and Jaquon Dancy, a/k/a 'Wiz,' are accused of trafficking large amounts of fentanyl and other narcotics in and around Dutchess County.
According to the indictment, Michael Nicholas, 33, of Poughkeepsie, New York, is charged with one count of conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of mixtures and substances containing fentanyl, which carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life in prison. He is also charged with one count of conspiring to distribute 28 grams or more of crack cocaine, which carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison.
Parker, 51, of Poughkeepsie, New York, is charged with one count of conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of mixtures and substances containing fentanyl, which carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Cummings, 51, is charged with one count of conspiring to distribute 28 grams or more of crack cocaine, which carries a mandatory minimum of five years in prison and a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison.
Dancy, 25, is charged with one count of conspiring to distribute 40 grams or more of mixtures and substances containing fentanyl, which carries a mandatory minimum of five years in prison and a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison.
During a search warrant operation of Nicholas's residence in Poughkeepsie, law enforcement recovered approximately 15 kilograms of narcotics, including powder cocaine, heroin, crack cocaine, and approximately 1.5 kilograms of substances containing fentanyl. Three firearms were also recovered from Nicholas's residence.
The case was announced by Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Ray Donovan, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Keith M. Corlett, Superintendent of the New York State Police, and Thomas Pape, Chief of Police for the City of Poughkeepsie.
Michael Nicholas's next court appearance is scheduled for [date]. The defendants were arrested early this morning and are currently being held without bail. The charges and allegations against the defendants are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Michael Nicholas
Criminal Charges: Conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of mixtures and substances containing fentanyl, Conspiring to distribute 28 grams or more of crack cocaine
City and State: Poughkeepsie, New York
Exact Date: January 2020 - March 2020
Sentence or Outcome: Currently being held without bail
Dollar Amounts: N/A
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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