BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Jose Velez, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny to distribution of heroin and fentanyl. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a fine of $1,000,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin Bish, who is handling the case, stated that between June 1 and July 12, 2017, the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted five undercover purchases of heroin and fentanyl from the defendant in exchange for cash.
The plea is the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Ray Donovan, New York Field Division.
Sentencing is scheduled for January 8, 2020, before Judge Skretny. #
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
