WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for XXXXXX (insert district) issued the following press release:
BUFFALO, NY - U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Joseph Cruz Ocasio a/k/a Joe Crack, 38, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a fine of $1,000,000.
On October 16, 2025, investigators executed a search warrant at Ocasio's Weiss Street residence, during which they seized drug paraphernalia, approximately $3,995 in cash, and approximately 872 grams of cocaine. During prior surveillance, multiple individuals were observed arriving at the ...