Rochester, NY — Crack cocaine, cash, and a loaded 9mm pistol: the grim trio that sealed Ramon Perdomo’s fate. The 38-year-old Greece, NY resident was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison after being convicted of possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of crack cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. handed down the sentence, marking the end of a case rooted in street-level drug violence and illegal gun possession.
On April 20, 2018, federal and local law enforcement stormed Perdomo’s home at 164 Sheraton Drive in the Town of Greece, executing a search warrant that exposed a full-scale narcotics operation. Inside, agents found approximately 80 grams of crack cocaine, 42 grams of powder cocaine, and a staggering $238,237 in U.S. currency—tainted proceeds from his drug sales. The cash, bundled and stashed, bore the unmistakable scent of the streets, a physical ledger of addiction and distribution.
But the drugs and money weren’t the only horrors uncovered. Tucked in a closet off the kitchen: a 9mm semi-automatic pistol and live ammunition. For Perdomo, a convicted felon on probation at the time, the gun was not just illegal—it was a direct threat to public safety. His criminal history barred him from possessing any firearm, yet he chose to arm himself while peddling poison to the community.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Katelyn M. Hartford and Sean C. Eldridge prosecuted the case with ironclad evidence, including packaging materials, scales, and drug ledgers scattered throughout the residence—clear indicators of a sustained trafficking operation. The prosecution emphasized that Perdomo wasn’t a casual dealer; he was embedded in the supply chain, moving significant quantities of cocaine while amassing illicit wealth.
As part of the judgment, Perdomo forfeited the entire $238,237 in seized cash—money that once fueled his operation now stripped away. The forfeiture sends a message: profits from crime won’t be protected. Federal authorities, led by U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., hailed the outcome as a major disruption to the local drug trade.
The investigation was a joint siege by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe County Heroin Task Force, Rochester Police Department, Gates Police Department, and the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office under DA Sandra Doorley. Ray Donovan, DEA Special Agent-in-Charge, called the takedown a testament to interagency resolve. “This isn’t just a conviction,” he said. “It’s a reclaiming of the streets. One dealer down, but the war continues.”
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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