Tasheka Stalling, Crack Cocaine Distribution, New York 2023
A Niagara Falls woman has been sentenced to prison for her role in selling crack cocaine with her husband, who was already incarcerated.
Tasheka Stalling, 30, was convicted of conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute and distributing 28 grams or more of crack cocaine. U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara sentenced Stalling to serve 12 months in prison.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremiah E. Lenihan, Stalling conspired with her husband, Jermaine Ellison, to sell crack cocaine between November 2015 and January 26, 2017. Investigators made six controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Ellison between November 12, 2015, and June 20, 2016. However, after Ellison was ordered into state custody, Stalling continued to sell crack cocaine to his customers in Niagara County while communicating with buyers using Ellison's cellphone contacts.
During their conspiracy, Stalling and Ellison discussed details related to the ongoing sales over recorded telephone calls from the Green Correctional Facility. Investigators made a total of 16 controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Stalling.
As part of this investigation, Jermaine Ellison was also convicted federally and previously sentenced to serve 82 months in federal prison.
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Niagara County Drug Task Force, the New York State Police, and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority.
Tasheka Stalling's sentencing marks another victory in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking in New York. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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