A 36-year-old Schenectady man has been convicted of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin, announced United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt, New York Division, Drug Enforcement Administration.
Raymond P. Baker faces at least 10 years and up to life in prison, and a term of post-imprisonment supervised release of at least 8 years and up to life, when he is sentenced on May 9, 2016 by Senior United States District Judge Thomas J. McAvoy.
The jury convicted Baker following a four-day trial. The evidence at trial demonstrated that Baker worked with another person to sell heroin in Latham and Albany, and that the amount of heroin involved in the conspiracy was 100 grams or more.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration. It was prosecuted at trial by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Barnett, and was prosecuted to indictment by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Wayne A. Myers and Elizabeth R. Rabe.
Baker’s conviction marks another significant blow to the heroin trade in the Capital District. Heroin-related overdose deaths have been on the rise in recent years, and law enforcement agencies have been working tirelessly to disrupt and dismantle heroin trafficking organizations.
The verdict serves as a reminder that those who engage in heroin trafficking will be held accountable for their actions. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible for heroin trafficking to justice and to keep our communities safe.
The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York.
Mandatory Facts: Defendant: Raymond P. Baker. Charges: Conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin. City and State: Schenectady, New York. Date: May 9, 2016. Sentence: Up to life in prison and a term of post-imprisonment supervised release of up to life. Amount: N/A.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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