Man Facing Cocaine Trafficking Charges Pleads Guilty in Saratoga County Lamar Franklin Wrgb
CONFLICT signal, reported in US, from cbs6albany.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: New York, United States, Saratoga County.
What Happened
Lamar Franklin, 40, pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge in Saratoga County after prosecutors claimed he had more than 10 ounces of cocaine in his vehicle on July 21. Police stopped Franklin in Moreau, where K-9 units detected drugs in his car. Prosecutors stated Franklin acquired the cocaine in New York City and was transporting it to Upstate New York. He faces seven years in prison upon sentencing on December 22, with two years of post-release supervision. Franklin has three prior felony convictions, including two related to narcotics, according to the New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit, which led the case.
Why it matters
Franklin’s guilty plea marks a significant step in the New York State Police’s efforts to disrupt narcotics trafficking. He will serve seven years in prison and undergo two years of post-release supervision, impacting his future and the community. The case highlights the unit’s focus on proactive drug interdiction, with sentencing set for December 2024. This case also reflects broader challenges in combating drug trafficking across state lines.
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