Omar Sierre Folk, 32, of York, Pennsylvania, is headed to prison for 22 years for his role in a cocaine trafficking ring that spanned the county. Folk was arrested on September 1, 2011, after attempting to sell crack cocaine to an undercover officer.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, a search of Folk’s residence turned up 144 grams of crack cocaine and a firearm. The cache of cocaine was enough to warrant a conviction for distributing over 280 grams of the illicit substance.
Folk was indicted in October 2011 and convicted in August 2012 of distributing crack cocaine in and around York County from 2009 to September 2011. He was also found guilty of possessing a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking activities.
The investigation into Folk’s activities was a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the York County Drug Task Force, and the Pennsylvania State Police. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael A. Consiglio.
Folk’s sentence includes 264 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. He must also pay a $1,500 fine.
The conviction and sentencing are a major blow to the county’s efforts to combat cocaine trafficking. Local law enforcement officials praised the work of the FBI and other agencies in bringing Folk to justice.
In a statement, U.S. Attorney Peter J. Smith praised the efforts of the investigators and prosecutors who worked on the case. ‘This case is a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement officials in our community,’ Smith said.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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