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Utica Man Sentenced 10 Years for Fentanyl Ring Role
Sydney L. Murphy, Staff Writer for Grimy Times
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – A major blow to the fentanyl trade in central New York: a Utica man, Eric Ares, age 38, of Utica, New York, was sentenced today to serve 120 months in federal prison for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and to distribute fentanyl, and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl. Ares was also ordered to serve a 5-year term of supervised release following his term of imprisonment and pay a $200 special assessment. The Court also imposed a $150,000 money judgment.
Ares, a key player in the Rodriguez drug trafficking organization, admitted to making numerous trips to the New York City area to purchase fentanyl, which he then drove back to the Utica area where he and others distributed it. The severity of his crime was evident when law enforcement officers stopped the vehicle Ares was driving and recovered 3 kilograms of fentanyl hidden inside a speaker in the trunk. This was not the first time Ares had been involved in illicit activities, and law enforcement agencies worked tirelessly to bring him to justice.
The case is a testament to the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies, including the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the United States Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI), the New York State Police, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, and many others. Their dedication to protecting the community and keeping the streets safe is evident in this case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tamara Thomson led the prosecution in this high-profile case, which has sent a strong message to those involved in fentanyl trafficking. The community can rest easier knowing that those who bring this deadly substance into their neighborhoods will face severe consequences.
Ares’s sentencing serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of fentanyl on families and communities. The DEA reports that fentanyl is responsible for the majority of overdose deaths in the United States. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and bring you updates as more information becomes available.
For more information on fentanyl and the ongoing efforts to combat its distribution, visit our website at grimytimes.com.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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