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Syracuse Man Convicted in Heroin Crack Cocaine Conspiracy
A federal jury has convicted Derrick Wilson, 36, of Syracuse, of participating in a heroin and crack cocaine conspiracy, following a week-long trial.
The investigation, led by the DEA and the Syracuse Police Department, revealed that Wilson was the head of a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of crack cocaine and heroin in the Syracuse area from April 2013 through June 18, 2014.
The evidence presented at trial showed that Wilson made arrangements for heroin and cocaine powder from New York City to be delivered to him in Syracuse, had the cocaine powder processed into crack cocaine and packaged for sale, and had the heroin packaged in distinctly marked plastic bags for ‘branding’ purposes and distribution.
Wilson represented himself during the trial, with an assigned attorney present to advise him on legal matters. He was the last of thirteen defendants to be convicted of participating in this conspiracy to distribute heroin and crack cocaine.
Wilson faces at least 20 years and up to life in prison when he is sentenced on May 20, 2016, by Chief United States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby.
The conviction is the culmination of a long investigation into the conduct of people who poisoned our community and destroyed lives by pushing large quantities of heroin and crack cocaine.
The Syracuse Police Department and the DEA’s Syracuse Resident Office worked together to take drug dealers off the streets of Syracuse and beyond.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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