ALBANY, NY – Hakeem Mauzon, a 29-year-old resident of Troy, New York, is headed to federal prison after receiving a 63-month sentence for peddling crack cocaine. The sentence, handed down Tuesday by Chief United States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby, marks the culmination of a DEA investigation into Mauzon’s drug dealing operation.
Mauzon wasn’t some small-time hustler. Court records reveal he distributed over 28 grams of crack cocaine in a single transaction back in November 2018. But that wasn’t a one-off. Mauzon admitted to authorities that he’d been consistently slinging the drug throughout 2018, racking up a total of approximately 200 grams across four separate sales in Troy.
The feds didn’t just stop at incarceration. Judge Suddaby also ordered Mauzon to serve a four-year stretch of supervised release *after* completing his prison term. And, crucially, the government is seizing $4,560 in cash – proceeds directly linked to Mauzon’s illicit drug trafficking activities. It’s a clear message: profit from poison and you will lose it all.
The announcement of Mauzon’s sentencing came jointly from United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and Ray Donovan, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA’s New York Field Division. The DEA’s relentless pursuit of these street-level dealers continues, chipping away at the networks that poison our communities. The case highlights the ongoing struggle against the flow of narcotics into upstate New York.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Alicia Giglio Suarez skillfully prosecuted the case, building a solid argument based on the evidence gathered by the DEA. While 63 months isn’t a lifetime, it’s a significant chunk of time for Mauzon to contemplate his choices. It also serves as a warning to others looking to make a quick buck off the misery of addiction.
This case underscores the persistent problem of crack cocaine distribution in smaller cities like Troy. Despite years of law enforcement efforts, the demand – and the supply – remains stubbornly present. Grimy Times will continue to follow federal prosecutions like this one, exposing the underbelly of criminal activity and holding those responsible accountable.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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