A Schenectady man has pleaded guilty to federal gun and drug charges after authorities seized firearms and large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. Anthony Sindoni, 37, now faces a minimum of 15 years in prison.
Details of the guilty plea
Sindoni admitted to possessing three firearms — a Keltec P-32 .32 caliber pistol, a Polymer 80 PF940C 9mm pistol, and a Mossberg 20-gauge pump shotgun — to support his drug trafficking activities. He also admitted to possessing with intent to distribute:
- Over 754 grams of methamphetamine
- 520 grams of fentanyl
- 454 grams of cocaine
- 17 grams of heroin
Federal authorities charged Sindoni under laws that impose heavy penalties for firearm use in connection with drug crimes.
Sentencing information
Sindoni faces:
- A minimum of 15 years and up to life in federal prison
- A fine of up to $10 million
- A supervised release term of at least 5 years and up to life
The sentencing will follow federal statutes, U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and other case-specific factors.
Investigation and prosecution
The DEA investigated the case with help from the Schenectady Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Paulbeck is leading the prosecution.
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