U.S. Attorney Carla B. Freedman | U.S. Department of Justice
Toqwanda Ketchmore, a 30-year-old resident of Albany, has pleaded guilty to charges related to marijuana trafficking. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman alongside several law enforcement officials, including Bryan Miller from the ATF, Frank A. Tarentino III from the DEA, Troy Police Chief Daniel DeWolf, and Erin Keegan from HSI.
Ketchmore admitted her involvement in a trafficking organization that cultivated and distributed marijuana on a large scale. The operation originated in Fresno, California, and shipped thousands of kilograms of marijuana and THC across the United States, reaching as far as New York's Capital Region.
In her plea, Ketchmore confessed to receiving packages sent by Dwight A. Singletary II and McKenzie Merrialice Coles from Fast Pack & Ship in Fresno to her residence in Troy. She coordinated with David Singletary for package retrievals upon their arrival.
Additionally, Ketchmore followed an Instagram account under the name "nutty_packz," associated with Dwight Singletary’s branded marijuana products known as "Nutty Packs." The account featured images related to marijuana cultivation and packaging.
Between November 2020 and May 2022, Ketchmore received 44 packages totaling approximately 201 kilograms (443 pounds) of marijuana at her home.
She now faces potential penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment, a $1 million fine, and supervised release ranging from three years to life. Sentencing will be determined based on statutory guidelines and other factors considered by the judge.
The indictment also includes charges against Dwight Singletary, David Singletary, Coles, and others for various offenses including drug distribution and money laundering conspiracies. These individuals have pleaded not guilty at this time.
Sixteen additional defendants have previously entered guilty pleas in connection with this case. The investigation is being conducted by multiple agencies including the ATF, DEA, Troy Police Department, and HSI.
This case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) initiative aimed at dismantling high-level criminal organizations through collaborative efforts among federal, state, and local agencies.
