Eric Petrie, age 32, of Oswego County, pleaded guilty on April 8 to distribution of a controlled substance, according to an announcement by First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Erin Keegan, Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations.
Petrie's plea concerns the distribution of N,N-Dimethylpentylone, also known as "molly," which he admitted selling to customers in and around Oswego County between January 2022 and February 2023. He acknowledged obtaining the drug from several sources—including direct purchases from individuals and deliveries through a website—before repackaging it for sale.
First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III said, “We will not tolerate those who poison our community for profit. Today’s guilty plea is a testament to the strong partnerships between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and both federal and local law enforcement agencies. While our state system may not treat these drug cases with the same urgency, we will step in to ensure accountability. If you choose to distribute dangerous drugs, know that we will find you, we will prosecute you, and we will hold you fully accountable.”
Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo Special Agent in Charge Erin Keegan said, “Dangerous drugs have no place in our communities. Homeland Security Investigations is working every day with our law enforcement partners to disrupt drug trafficking networks and keep our neighborhoods safe.”
Sentencing for Petrie is scheduled for August 6 before Senior U.S. District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby. He faces up to 20 years in prison, a fine up to $1 million dollars, and supervised release ranging from at least three years up to life. The sentence will be determined based on federal statutes violated as well as sentencing guidelines.
The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations along with members of the Oswego County Drug Task Force—which includes HSI; Oswego County Sheriff’s Office; Oswego City Police Department; Fulton Police Department; and United States Border Patrol—with prosecution led by Assistant United States Attorney Matthew J. McCrobie.
