Date: 09-13-2016

Case Style: United States of America v. Jerold "Rocco" Walker

Case Number: 6:14-cr-06182-DGL-MWP

Judge: David G. Larimer

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Plaintiff's Attorney: Douglas E. Gregory

Defendant's Attorney: Peter J. Pullano

Description: Rochester, NY - Elmira man pleads guilty to trafficking crack cocaine

U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. announced today that Jerold “Rocco” Walker, 39, of Elmira, NY, pleaded guilty conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine before U.S. District Judge David G. Larimer. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $1,000,000, or both.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas E. Gregory, who is handling the case, stated that Walker was arrested after an investigation conducted by the Elmira Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms revealed that the defendant was involved in an ongoing drug trafficking ring. Members of the drug ring sold significant amounts of crack cocaine from various locations in Elmira. Walker utilized several residences, including locations on Columbia Street, Walnut Street and West Gray Street in connection with the drug offenses.

Outcome: Sentencing is scheduled for December 14, 2016 before Judge Larimer.

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