Nolan Rogers, Possession of Fentanyl, New York 2019
Nolan Rogers, Possession of Fentanyl, New York 2019
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Nolan Rogers, 32, of Lisbon, Connecticut, has been charged with possession of fentanyl after a trip home from the Bath, New York Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, on March 2, 2019, VA Police responded to a report that Rogers was in possession of a prohibited item. After speaking with Rogers, officers removed approximately 20 small baggies from his pocket that were rubber-banded together. The baggies contained a substance later confirmed to be fentanyl by laboratory testing performed by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Rogers was also found to have four knives with blades over three inches long, an unspent round of ammunition, three used hypodermic needles, and a bag of unused needles in his possession.
The charge of possession of fentanyl carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.
Rogers made an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Marian W. Payson and further proceedings are scheduled on August 26, 2019, at 9:00 am.
The investigation into the incident was conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General, Criminal Investigations Division, Northeast Field Office, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Sean J. Smith, and the Bath Veterans Affairs Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Day. Assistance was also provided by the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff James L. Allard, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Ray Donovan, New York Field Division.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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