Lomere Holliman, 23, of Syracuse, New York, was sentenced on July 8 to 75 months in prison for possessing and distributing fentanyl and carrying a firearm during those crimes.
First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bryan DiGirolamo, and Syracuse Police Chief Mark Rusin made the announcement.
As part of his earlier plea, Holliman admitted that from March to September 2025 he repeatedly sold firearms, ammunition, high-capacity magazines, and fentanyl in Syracuse. He also admitted that he used his firearm sales to foster his drug trafficking business.
“This defendant’s blatant disregard for public safety is evident in his trafficking of both dangerous firearms and fentanyl,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sarcone. “Working in partnership with our federal and local law enforcement colleagues, we are aggressively targeting violent offenders whose actions endanger our communities. My office remains firmly committed to working with our law enforcement partners in pursuing justice and removing these violent criminals from our streets.”
ATF – New York Special Agent in Charge Bryan DiGirolamo said, “When firearms are used to support drug trafficking, the threat to public safety is amplified. This sentence sends a clear message to those who profit from illegally trafficking guns and fentanyl will be held accountable. ATF is proud to stand alongside the Syracuse Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in our shared commitment to reducing violent crime and protecting our communities.”
“The sentencing of Lomere Holliman sends a clear message that those who traffic deadly narcotics and illegally sell firearms will be held accountable,” said Chief Mark Rusin. “This case highlights the strong partnership between the Syracuse Police Department, ATF, and the United States Attorney’s Office. Together, we remain committed to reducing gun violence, disrupting illegal drug trafficking, and making our neighborhoods safer.”
United States District Court Judge Elizabeth C. Coombe also ordered that once released from federal prison Holliman be supervised by United States Probation and Pretrial Services for four years.
ATF investigated with assistance from the Syracuse Police Department’s Intelligence Division; Jessica N. Carbone prosecuted as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). PSN is a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice bringing together federal prosecutors along with state and local law enforcement partners across each district for coordinated efforts against violent crime.
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York prosecutes federal criminal cases; defends civil matters on behalf of the United States; supports community wellness through coordinated law enforcement initiatives; conducts outreach programs; maintains offices in Albany, Binghamton, Plattsburgh, and Syracuse; includes about 50 Assistant United States Attorneys plus more than 50 support staff; covers an area exceeding 30,000 square miles over 32 counties with approximately 3.4 million residents as part of its role within the Department of Justice, according to the official website.