Bronx Resident Sentenced to 96 Months for Possessing and Intending to Distribute Over Five Kilograms of Cocaine

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Jevon Henry, age 43, of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced today to 96 months in prison for possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division, made the announcement.

As part of his prior guilty plea, Henry admitted that on January 29, 2024, he travelled to Syracuse from New York City carrying approximately 5.5 kilograms of cocaine in two pieces of luggage. Henry also admitted that he intended to distribute the cocaine in Syracuse. DEA agents were able to stop Henry at a local hotel before he could distribute any of the cocaine.

United States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby also imposed a 4-year term of supervised release, to begin after Henry is released from prison.

DEA investigated the case with assistance from the Syracuse Police Department, Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, and Onondaga County District Attorney's Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica N. Carbone prosecuted the case.