Angel Madera, a 30-year-old resident of Rensselaer, New York, has been indicted on charges related to the distribution and possession of cocaine. Madera is accused of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, as well as possession with intent to distribute. He remains detained pending trial following the indictment.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The charges against Madera carry significant penalties including a mandatory prison sentence ranging from 5 to 40 years, fines up to $5 million, and supervised release terms from 4 years up to life.
United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III commented on the severity of drug offenses in the region: “The defendant is charged with bringing significant quantities of dangerous drugs from New York City to be distributed in the Capital District… you will face the highest possible punishment the law provides.”
Craig L. Tremaroli added: “As alleged, Mr. Madera trafficked dangerous drugs into the Capital Region… The FBI will continue to do everything we can to stop the sale of illicit narcotics in our streets and keep our communities safe.”
The indictment also involves Daval Byrams who conspired with Madera in transporting cocaine from New York City for distribution in the Capital District. On March 11, three kilograms of cocaine were seized from Byrams as he exited a bus alongside Madera in Schenectady. Byrams has pleaded guilty and is set for sentencing on September 16.
Madera’s case is under investigation by the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force and prosecution by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Reiner.
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