Tyshawn Simmons, Murder, Cocaine Distribution, New York 2024

Rochester Man Sentenced for Murder and Cocaine Charges

A Rochester man, Tyshawn Simmons, has been sentenced to 330 months in prison for the murder of Ryan Adams. The sentencing took place on an unknown date in connection with a long-term, violent drug distribution ring in the City of Rochester, New York.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Everardo A. Rodriguez, Simmons murdered Ryan Adams because he believed that Adams had cooperated with law enforcement or intended to do so. Simmons shot Adams six times on Halloween night in 2012, while Adams sat in the driver’s seat of his car on Lincoln Street in Rochester.

Simmons was also convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 280 grams or more of crack cocaine. He conspired with others, including Franklin Brock, Jr. and Tina McDonald, to sell drugs.

Franklin Brock, Jr. was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 280 grams or more of crack cocaine. Brock admitted to possessing guns during the conspiracy.

Franklin Brock, Sr. was sentenced to five years’ probation for possession with intent to distribute and distribution of crack cocaine. He helped his son sell crack cocaine during the term of the conspiracy.

Tina McDonald was sentenced to 18 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute heroin. She conspired with Simmons and others to distribute heroin and stored heroin in her residence where she lived with her children.

The investigation was headed by the Rochester Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Ciminelli, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of James J. Hunt, Special Agent-in-Charge, New York Field Division. Simmons was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa.

Defendant Information:

• Defendant Name: Tyshawn Simmons
• Criminal Charges: Murder, Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute 280 grams or more of Crack Cocaine
• City: Rochester
• State: New York
• Sentence: 330 months in prison

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