A Dunkirk man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in a cocaine distribution ring in Western New York.
Michael Pacheco, 27, was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 500 grams or more cocaine.
The conviction stemmed from a federal investigation into a conspiracy that began in July 2016 and ended with Pacheco’s arrest on May 2, 2017.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan A. Tokash, Pacheco conspired with co-defendant Fred Santiago to distribute kilogram quantities of cocaine in and around the Western District of New York.
Pacheco obtained cocaine from Santiago for sale and distribution to others and made at least two undercover drug sales to law enforcement officers on April 19, 2017, and April 26, 2017.
On May 2, 2017, Pacheco was arrested and found with cocaine on his person, which was intended for sale.
The sentencing is the culmination of an investigation by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, under the direction of Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb; the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge James J. Hunt, New York Field Division; the Evans Police Department, under the direction of Chief Douglas Czora; the Dunkirk Police Department, under the direction of Chief David Ortolano; and the Chautauqua County Drug Task Force, under the direction of Sheriff Joseph Gerace.
Pacheco’s sentence was handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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