Albany, NY (WRGB) — A Troy man is facing up to life in prison for charges stemming from marijuana trafficking and gun crimes.
Omjasisa Kentu Felder, 53, of Troy, was charged following an investigation by the FBI, ATF, DEA and several other agencies. The indictment claims Felder possessed a 9mm handgun while committing a drug trafficking crime, possessed the handgun as a convicted felon, and possessed marijuana with intent to distribute in November 2022, and conspired to distribute marijuana between 2021 and November 2022.
Felder was arraigned Monday in Albany, before United States Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart, and ordered detained pending trial.
Felder faces at least 5 years and up to life imprisonment for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; up to 15 years in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; and up to 5 years in prison on each of the marijuana trafficking counts. He also faces a fine of up to $250,000 on each count and a term of post release supervision of at least 2 years and up to life.
A Troy man is facing up to life in prison for charges stemming from marijuana trafficking and gun crimes.Omjasisa Kentu Felder, 53, of Troy, was charged followi Read More
