As part of the investigation, law enforcement seized 5 ounces of cocaine and a shotgun from Edward Lockhart.

Lockhart, 30, of Caughdenoy Road, Hastings (last known address). The other alleged key leader in the drug distribution network is Edward N. Lockhart pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, for which he received a nine year prison sentence, three year post-release supervision, and forfeited two cars. 67 ounces of cocaine were found in another vehicle registered in Lockhart’s name. An additional 2 pounds were taken from Lockhart’s stash house on Midler Ave, Syracuse, and. At the scene, 4.5 pounds of cocaine were seized. Jay Street, Rome, was arrested Decemwhen his car was stopped on Route 81 in Tully as he was transporting cocaine from the Bronx. One of the key players in the alleged distribution network, Antwan Lockhart, of N. The recent takedown of several drug rings throughout Central and Upstate New York in past months proves that our formula of partnering with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies is a successful model.” “It is the goal of my Upstate Guns, Gangs, and Drugs Initiative to intercept the flow of drugs before they infect our neighborhoods. “The impact of illegal drugs and guns on our communities is extensive and widespread,” said Attorney General Cuomo.

Today’s indictment is the result of a multi-agency investigation led by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) known as “Operation Blackjack.” The allegations included two main players of the drug ring who bought cocaine from suppliers in the Bronx and transported the drugs via car to Central New York to sell to mid-level dealers for distribution in Onondaga, Oswego, Oneida, and Madison counties. The case involved the seizure of 12 pounds of cocaine worth $500,000, two revolvers, two shotguns, $26,000 in cash, drug paraphernalia, ammunition, and two vehicles. Cuomo announced today the indictment of 15 individuals involved in an alleged narcotics distribution ring where cocaine was transported from the Bronx and sold throughout the Central New York region. SYRACUSE, NY (July 23, 2008) – Attorney General Andrew M.

Poison by Sara Poole