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Woonsocket Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Crack Cocaine Trafficking
A 20-year-old Woonsocket man has been sentenced to federal prison for crack cocaine trafficking. Felix Reyes was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possession of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute, announced United States Attorney Peter F. Neronha and Woonsocket Police Chief Thomas S. Carey.
Reyes was arrested by Woonsocket Police in March 2012 after a brief foot chase. An officer noticed Reyes acting suspiciously and approached him, at which point Reyes fled and discarded a small package containing nearly 39 grams of crack cocaine. Reyes was arrested following a brief struggle.
The federal drug case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Gerard B. Sullivan. Reyes pleaded guilty on December 4, 2012, to one count of possession with the intent to distribute cocaine base. At sentencing, U.S. District Court Chief Judge Mary M. Lisi also ordered Reyes to serve 5 years of supervised release upon completion of his prison term.
This is not Reyes’ first run-in with the law. He was previously convicted in state court on a drug charge, and is currently awaiting trial in state court on drug, assault, and weapons charges. Reyes has been detained since his arrest in March 2012.
The investigation into Reyes’ activities was a collaborative effort between the Woonsocket Police Department and federal authorities. The case is a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against crack cocaine trafficking in our community.
Reyes’ sentence is a significant blow to the individuals and families affected by his crimes. We hope that it serves as a deterrent to others who would engage in similar activity.
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Key Facts
- State: Rhode Island
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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