A man from Elmira, New York, has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Albey H. Braster, 44, received a sentence of 128 months from U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr., following his conviction for distributing five grams or more of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of firearms. Braster was also ordered to forfeit $1,861 in seized cash.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert A. Marangola, Braster distributed over 166 grams of methamphetamine, four firearms, and more than 100 rounds of ammunition to an undercover investigator with the New York State Police between December 4, 2023, and January 18, 2024. Authorities arrested Braster on January 18 after executing a search warrant at his Columbia Street residence in Elmira. During the search, law enforcement recovered about 2.4 grams of methamphetamine and $1,861 in cash.
The investigation involved the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Violent Crimes Task Force led by Special Agent-in-Charge Bryan DiGirolamo; the New York State Police under Major Kevin Sucher; and the Elmira Police Department under Chief Kristen Thorne.
"This sentencing is the culmination of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Violent Crimes Task Force under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Bryan DiGirolamo; the New York State Police under Major Kevin Sucher; and the Elmira Police Department under Chief Kristen Thorne," said officials.
