United States Drug Enforcement Administration

BOSTON – A Springfield man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield for drug trafficking and firearm offenses.

Marcus Hicks, 43, was indicted on one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking felonies.

According to the indictment, on Nov. 21, 2022, Hicks possessed cocaine and marijuana intended for distribution and a Smith and Wesson 9mm semi-automatic handgun.

The charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine charge provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. The charge of possession with intent to distribute marijuana charge provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, up to three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. The charge of possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking felonies provides for a sentence of at least five years and up to life in prison, up to three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy, Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration in New England and Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd E. Newhouse of the Springfield Branch Office is prosecuting the case.

The details contained in the indictment are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.