Troy Gillon, Jr. Pleads Guilty to Oxymorphone and Marijuana Trafficking Charges
In a shocking turn of events, 25-year-old Troy Gillon, Jr. of Lockport, NY, has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, oxymorphone, possession with intent to distribute THC and marijuana, and maintaining a drug-involved premises.
The charges, which carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine, were announced by Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. The sentencing is scheduled for February 7, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.
According to the investigation, on three separate occasions between October 26 and November 29, 2016, the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted controlled purchases of oxymorphone from Gillon. On December 16, 2016, a federal search warrant was executed at his residence on Dysinger Road in Lockport.
Agents recovered a staggering amount of evidence, including 95 vials and five mason jars containing marijuana, eight oxycodone tablets, 113 marijuana tablets, various marijuana chocolate chip cookies and gummy bears. In addition to the drugs, two packages of clear plastic baggies for drug distribution, a drug ledger containing drug distribution transactions, three digital scales, six cellular telephones, a Micro SD sim card, a 14-karat gold diamond bracelet, and $2,243.65 in U.S. currency were seized.
The money and bracelet were acquired as illegal drug sales proceeds. The drugs seized from the house were for distribution in the community and Gillon maintained his home as a drug premises.
The investigation was conducted by immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Kevin Kelly.
Gillon’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the community, and the sentencing of February 7, 2018, will provide closure for the victims of his crimes.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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