ALBANY, NY—Charles E. Fuller, 46, of Corinth, New York, a Saratoga County Deputy Sheriff, was charged today by criminal complaint with attempting to aid and abet the possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, announced United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Albany Division. Fuller was arrested earlier today at the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Christian F. Hummel at 3:00 p.m. A detention hearing is scheduled before United States Magistrate Judge Randolph F. Treece on March 3, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. If convicted, Fuller faces a maximum of 40 years in prison, a mandatory minimum period of imprisonment of five years, and a maximum fine of $5,000,000.
The complaint alleges that on or about February 27, 2014, members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of a FBI confidential source, arranged for a controlled delivery by Charles E. Fuller of what was purported to be one kilogram of cocaine. After Fuller transported the confidential source and one kilogram of a substance the confidential source claimed was cocaine from a location in Albany County to a location in Warren County, the FBI confidential source paid Fuller $4,000 in prerecorded currency. Fuller is alleged to have engaged in this conduct while he was off-duty.
U.S. Attorney Hartunian said, “This is a difficult day for law enforcement in Saratoga County and beyond. The conduct by Deputy Sheriff Fuller alleged in the complaint constitutes a betrayal of both the citizens in the community that he is sworn to protect but also the countless honest and dedicated law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. We will continue to work with the FBI and our state and local law enforcement officers to root out this conduct wherever it lies.”
Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale stated, “Corrupt law enforcement officers insult the many honorable officers who serve with integrity. Any law enforcement officer who violates his oath to protect the community and instead takes part in criminal activity should expect the same outcome as a criminal. The public has the right to be assured of the integrity of its public servants, in particular those charged with enforcing the law. Today’s arrest serves as a reminder that no one is above the law and that the FBI is committed to working with the law enforcement community to prevent the erosion of public trust that accompanies such incidents. I would like to extend my appreciation to Saratoga County Sheriff Zurlo for his cooperation throughout this investigation.”
Saratoga County Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo stated, “The allegations against Fuller are an affront to and undermine the integrity of the hardworking men and women of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. We will not tolerate corruption among our ranks. Our promise to the people of Saratoga County is that we will continue to work diligently to ensure that every member of this office deserves the respect and trust of our community.”
A criminal complaint is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed a violation of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent until, and unless, proven guilty.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing and Making Explosives
LAS VEGAS—A Las Vegas man pleaded guilty today to unlawfully possessing and making explosives at his home in Las Vegas, announced Daniel G. Bogden, United States Attorney for the District of Nevada.
Steven Fernandes, 19, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Andrew P. Gordon to one count of possession of an unregistered firearm. Sentencing is scheduled for December 18, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. Fernandes, who is in federal custody on the charges, faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
According to the plea agreement, before and up to September 13, 2012, Fernandes possessed at his home explosive parts and devices that were not registered with the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. On about September 10, 2012, Fernandes also transported explosive materials in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona and detonated destructive devices in the Arizona desert.
According to other court records, from January to September 2012, several individuals reported to the FBI that Fernandes believed he was a sniper and commanding officer of a militia that was preparing to go to war with the government or an invading country. Fernandes had bragged that he possessed firearms and a large amount of ammunition and could walk into a restaurant filled with people and kill as many people as he wanted. Fernandes bragged that he was trained in the building of homemade explosives including chlorine bombs and had made and possessed numerous pipe bombs.
Federal law enforcement agents arrested Fernandes on September 13, 2012, after they observed him drive away from his residence with a shotgun in his vehicle. During a search of Fernandes’ vehicle, they found a loaded Mossberg Model 500 12-gauge shotgun containing 10 rounds of ammunition. They also found at least 44 more rounds of shotgun ammunition in the vehicle. The agents also executed a federal search warrant at Fernandes’ home on September 13, 2012, and recovered firearms, explosive devices, and a number of substances and tools that could be used in the building of explosive and noxious gas-releasing devices, including napalm, ammonium, sodium sulfate, sulfur, and cannon fuses. Additionally, they recovered two inert hand grenades, five rifles, four handguns, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and instructive materials for making explosive devices.
This case was investigated by the FBI; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; Clark County Fire Department; and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and it is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas D. Dickinson.
Steven Fernandes, 19, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Andrew P. Gordon to one count of possession of an unregistered firearm. Sentencing is scheduled for December 18, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. Fernandes, who is in federal custody on the charges, faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
According to the plea agreement, before and up to September 13, 2012, Fernandes possessed at his home explosive parts and devices that were not registered with the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. On about September 10, 2012, Fernandes also transported explosive materials in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona and detonated destructive devices in the Arizona desert.
According to other court records, from January to September 2012, several individuals reported to the FBI that Fernandes believed he was a sniper and commanding officer of a militia that was preparing to go to war with the government or an invading country. Fernandes had bragged that he possessed firearms and a large amount of ammunition and could walk into a restaurant filled with people and kill as many people as he wanted. Fernandes bragged that he was trained in the building of homemade explosives including chlorine bombs and had made and possessed numerous pipe bombs.
Federal law enforcement agents arrested Fernandes on September 13, 2012, after they observed him drive away from his residence with a shotgun in his vehicle. During a search of Fernandes’ vehicle, they found a loaded Mossberg Model 500 12-gauge shotgun containing 10 rounds of ammunition. They also found at least 44 more rounds of shotgun ammunition in the vehicle. The agents also executed a federal search warrant at Fernandes’ home on September 13, 2012, and recovered firearms, explosive devices, and a number of substances and tools that could be used in the building of explosive and noxious gas-releasing devices, including napalm, ammonium, sodium sulfate, sulfur, and cannon fuses. Additionally, they recovered two inert hand grenades, five rifles, four handguns, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and instructive materials for making explosive devices.
This case was investigated by the FBI; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; Clark County Fire Department; and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and it is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas D. Dickinson.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
West Seneca Woman Sentenced on Drug Charge
BUFFALO, NY—U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Caroline Stuchal, 40, of West Seneca, New York, who was convicted of possession of half a kilogram of cocaine with the intent to distribute, was sentenced to 36 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony M. Bruce, who handled the case, stated that in November 2010, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at the Winchester Grill on Harlem Road in West Seneca. Officers seized more than 500 grams of cocaine, which the defendant admitted that her husband, co-defendant Vincent Stuchal, was giving to her to distribute to customers at Chuggers, a West Seneca bar.
Stuchal was arrested in June 2011, along with her husband Vincent, who was convicted of the same charge on August 27, 2012, and is awaiting sentencing.
Caroline Stuchal was remanded back into the custody of New York State to face sentencing on charges of attempted possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Brian P. Boetig; special agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Brian R. Crowell, New York Field Division; and the West Seneca Police Department, under the direction of Chief Daniel Denz.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony M. Bruce, who handled the case, stated that in November 2010, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at the Winchester Grill on Harlem Road in West Seneca. Officers seized more than 500 grams of cocaine, which the defendant admitted that her husband, co-defendant Vincent Stuchal, was giving to her to distribute to customers at Chuggers, a West Seneca bar.
Stuchal was arrested in June 2011, along with her husband Vincent, who was convicted of the same charge on August 27, 2012, and is awaiting sentencing.
Caroline Stuchal was remanded back into the custody of New York State to face sentencing on charges of attempted possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Brian P. Boetig; special agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Brian R. Crowell, New York Field Division; and the West Seneca Police Department, under the direction of Chief Daniel Denz.
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