A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging Rafael Ernesto Dones Rosa, 33, of Youngstown, with possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and use of the mail in causing or facilitating the commission of a felony.
The indictment alleges that on or about April 3, 2019, Rafael Ernesto Dones Rosa knowingly and intentionally possessed with the intent to distribute at least 500 grams of cocaine.
The indictment also alleges that on or about April 3, 2019, Rafael Ernesto Dones Rosa did knowingly and intentionally use the mail in facilitating the commission of a felony.
If convicted, the defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including the defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, the defendant’s role in the offenses and the characteristics of the violations. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and in most cases it will be less than the maximum.
The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the United States Postal Service. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jason M. Katz.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
