U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the sentencing of Shawnle McClary, a 49-year-old from Rochester, NY, to 15 years in prison for crimes related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses. McClary was convicted of conspiracy to distribute, as well as possession of significant quantities of cocaine and fentanyl, in addition to possessing firearms in relation to a drug trafficking crime. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert A. Marangola presented the details of the case. McClary was involved with conspirators including Timothy Jackson, Jr., also known as "T" or "T-Rock," Gary Fuller, known as "G," and Felicia Collins, referred to as "Keisha." The group engaged in the distribution of cocaine and fentanyl. McClary was responsible for packaging and transporting these drugs from a stash on Forester Street to locations on Angle Street in Rochester.
Law enforcement conducted searches on January 17, 2024, targeting multiple sites linked to the conspiracy, including McClary’s residence in the Town of Greece. The operation resulted in the confiscation of substantial amounts of cocaine and fentanyl, loaded firearms, cash, and drug paraphernalia.
This case is a part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF employs a multi-agency strategy focused on targeting and dismantling top criminal organizations in the country. More details about the program can be accessed via the Department of Justice's website.
The investigation leading to McClary's conviction involved the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, led by Special Agent-in-Charge Bryan Miller, as well as the Rochester Police Department, under the leadership of Chief David Smith.
