A man from the Bronx, New York, has admitted in federal court to trafficking cocaine, according to an announcement by First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Jose Baez Cabrera, 34, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon to possessing with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine on August 16, 2023. Sentencing is set for March 19, 2026.
The statutory penalties for this offense include a maximum sentence of life in prison and a fine of up to $10 million. The final sentence will be determined under federal Sentencing Guidelines and will consider both the seriousness of the crime and any prior criminal history.
Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller is prosecuting the case. The investigation was conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
"The law provides for a maximum sentence of up to life in prison, a fine of up to $10 million, or both. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant," said officials.
