Drug Ring Bust Nets 14 Arrests, 10,000 Packets of Heroin

Federal and local law enforcement agencies have broken up a large drug trafficking ring that brought heroin from Newark, NJ to the Syracuse area.  Onondaga County District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick says his office and the Drug Enforcement Agency began investigating the drug ring a year ago.
  
 Federal agents seized 10,000 packets of heroin totaling 13 ounces, and 19 people have either been arrested or face arrest in connection to the ring.  
 
The alleged leader of the trafficking organization, 41-year-old Calvin Marshall, was one of six arraigned Wednesday morning on conspiracy and drug possession charges, with Marshall accused of being a major trafficker.  Eight others have already pleaded guilty, and 7 of them have been sentenced.  Police are trying to track down the remaining five.  
 
In addition to the heroin, investigators also seized $100,000 in cash and property, and a handgun. DA Fitzpatrick says their investigation doesn’t end with this bust; he says his office will continue to partner with federal, state, and local agencies to stop the influx of heroin into the community.  
 
The following individuals were arrested  Tuesday in a coordinated raid:
 
- Marshall, Calvin of 207 Hier Ave. Syracuse, NY
     -Operating as a Major Trafficker
     -Conspiracy 2nd degree
     -Conspiracy 4th degree
     -Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd degree
     -Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree
 
 
- Stone, Robert A. of 2941 Rt. 41 Cincinnatus, NY 
     -Conspiracy 4th degree
     -Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree
 
 
- Rodriguez, Samuel H., of 1656 State Street (Left) Watertown, NY 
     -Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree
     -Conspiracy in the 4th degree
 
- Todd, Jeremy R. of 310 Idlewood Blvd. Baldwinsville, NY arrested at 555 S. State St. Syracuse, NY
     -Criminal possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree
     -Conspiracy 4th degree
 
- Carducci, Douglas T. of 2007 W. Genesee St. #1 Geddes, NY 
     -Conspiracy in the 4th degree
 
- Townsend, Anthony F. of 127 Green St. #1 Syracuse, NY 
     -Conspiracy in the 4th degree
 
Eight defendants have already pleaded guilty in Onondaga County Court. They are:
 
Eric Williams-
pled to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (2counts) and Criminal Possession off a Controlled Substance  in the Seventh Degree (2counts) He was sentenced to 4 year determinate State Prison sentence-he also pled to a second indictment for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and was sentenced to an 8 year determinate State Prison sentence to run concurrently with the first sentence imposed.
 
Bennie Smith- 
pled to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and was sentenced to an 8 year determinate State Prison sentence 
 
Walter Brown-
pled to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree and he received an 8 year determinate State Prison sentence
 
Shawn Dunnell
pled to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree. He was sentenced to a 3 year determinate State Prison sentence.
 
Joseph Rolfe
pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (intent to sell), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree( weight over one-half ounce), and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.  He received a 3 year determinate State Prison sentence.
 
Vanessa Santiago 
pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and was sentenced to a 2 year determinate State Prison sentence.
 
Shawn Cox 
entered a guilty plea to Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and received a 2 year determinate State Prison sentence.
 
Joseph Teta-
entered a guilty plea to Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (3 counts), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree ( 3counts) and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree (3 counts). His case is still pending.