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Rochester Man Sentenced for Marijuana Trafficking
A 31-year-old Rochester man has been sentenced to 97 months in prison for his role in a large-scale marijuana trafficking operation.
Joseph Schmidt, 31, of Rochester, N.Y., was convicted of conspiracy to distribute 700 to 1,000 kilograms of marijuana. He was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas E. Gregory, Schmidt and six co-defendants were arrested in January 2013. They distributed significant quantities of marijuana, which was obtained from various sources, including the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation in the Northern District of New York.
The investigation found that Schmidt maintained sophisticated indoor marijuana grow operations at two locations: 48 Crystal Valley Overlook, in Henrietta, N.Y., and 598 Culver Parkway, in Rochester, both of which were searched by police in July 2011. As a result of the sentencing, Schmidt will forfeit the Henrietta home, as well as cash proceeds and nine firearms.
The sentencing is the culmination of an investigation on the part of special agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Brian R. Crowell, Special Agent in Charge, New York Field Division, and investigators with the Rochester Police Department, under the direction of Chief James Shepard, along with members of the Greater Rochester Area Narcotics Enforcement Team (GRANET), under the direction of Lt. Gerald Smith of the Rochester Police Department.
Joseph Schmidt is the first defendant to be sentenced for his role in the drug conspiracy, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation. The case serves as a reminder of the severity of the consequences of engaging in large-scale drug trafficking operations.
As the Grimy Times continues to investigate this case, we will provide updates on any further developments. In the meantime, the people of Rochester can rest assured that justice has been served in this case.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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