Zachary Jackson, Drug and Firearms Offenses, New York 2026

Local Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug and Firearms Offenses

Syracuse, NY - Zachary Jackson, a 38-year-old man from Ithaca, New York, was sentenced to 15 years (180 months) in federal prison for possessing with intent to distribute cocaine; possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

According to court documents, on November 19, 2024, Jackson possessed a kilogram of cocaine and a Glock handgun, which he used to protect himself while distributing controlled substances in the Ithaca and Auburn, New York areas.

Jackson's guilty plea also revealed that he had previously been convicted of assault with intent to cause serious physical injury with a weapon, a felony offense for which he served over 10 years in prison. As a result, he was prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III stated, 'Drug dealers, especially ones with violent criminal histories like this defendant, should know that law enforcement in the Northern District of New York will find them and put them behind bars.'

DEA Special Agent in Charge Farhana Islam added, 'The sentencing of Zachary Jackson sends a clear message to those who look to poison our communities; that the DEA will target you and bring you to justice!'

United States Chief District Judge Brenda K. Sannes also imposed an 8-year term of supervised release to begin after Jackson is released from prison.

The case was investigated by the DEA, with assistance from local agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), New York State Police, the Finger Lakes Drug Task Force (FLDTF), the Auburn Police Department, the Ithaca Police Department, and the Onondaga, Cayuga, and Tompkins County District Attorney's Offices. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ben Gillis prosecuted the case.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/ithaca-man-sentenced-drug-and-firearms-offenses