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United States of America v. Kenneth Adams
Date: 12-20-2024
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Judge: Not Available
Court: The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in New York
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best New York, New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
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New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Trafficking Fentanyl and Cocaine into Maine
New York Man Faces 10+ Years for Trafficking Fentanyl and Cocaine into Maine
A New York man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to distributing controlled substances and possessing them with intent to distribute.
According to court records, based in part on information received from a confidential informant, investigators learned that Kenneth Adams, 40, trafficked a substantial amount of fentanyl and cocaine from the Bronx, New York into Maine where he sold them to drug dealers for distribution. In January 2024, Adams sold a confidential informant approximately 250 grams of fentanyl in a controlled buy captured on video and audio and physically surveilled by investigators. In June 2024, investigators executed a search warrant at a Bronx residence used by Adams. During the search, investigators recovered a loaded 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun, approximately 260 grams of fentanyl, and approximately 780 grams of cocaine. Adams was previously convicted in 2016 in Aroostook County Superior Court for unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs.
Adams faces 10 years to life imprisonment and a fine up to $8 million to be followed by four years to life of supervised release.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Kenneth Adams?
The outcome was: Adams faces 10 years to life imprisonment and a fine up to $8 million to be followed by four years to life of supervised release.
Which court heard United States of America v. Kenneth Adams?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, MD. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Kenneth Adams?
Plaintiff's attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in New York. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best New York, New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Directoryfont >.
When was United States of America v. Kenneth Adams decided?
This case was decided on December 20, 2024.