Dunkirk Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Selling Cocaine

BUFFALO, N.Y. – In a major blow to the Western District of New York’s cocaine trade, Michael Pacheco, aka Michael Dominguez, 27, of Dunkirk, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in a large-scale cocaine distribution ring.

Pacheco, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 500 grams or more cocaine, was handed down the sentence by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.

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 between July 2016 and May 2, 2017.

Pacheco would obtain cocaine from Santiago for sale and distribution to others. During this time, he 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, all played a crucial role in bringing Pacheco to justice.

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