Rochester man sentenced on gun and drug charges
Forfeits over $230,000 of drug proceeds
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., and DEA New York Division Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan announced today that Ramon Perdomo, 38, of Greece, N.Y., who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of crack cocaine, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, was sentenced to serve 135 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Katelyn M. Hartford and Sean C. Eldridge, who handled the case, stated that law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at the defendant’s residence at 164 Sheraton Drive in the Town of Greece on April 20, 2018. During the search, officers found approximately 80 grams of crack cocaine, 42 grams of powder cocaine and $238,237 United States currency, which consisted of proceeds from the defendant’s cocaine drug sales. Officers also found a 9mm semi-automatic pistol and bullets in a closet located off the kitchen, as well as evidence of drug dealing and packaging throughout the house. At the time of his arrest, Perdomo was on probation for a prior felony conviction and was legally prohibited from possessing a firearm.
The defendant forfeited $238,237 in drug proceeds.
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the DEA Rochester Resident Office, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Monroe County Heroin Task Force, the Rochester Police Department, the Gates Police Department and the Monroe County DA’s Office.
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