Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Michael Griswold, 37, of Syracuse, New York, pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine. 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 plea, Griswold admitted that, on November 9, 2022, he possessed over 500 grams of crystal methamphetamine hidden inside a bag in his bedroom closet. Griswold also admitted that he intended to distribute the methamphetamine to others.
United States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby will sentence Griswold on July 12, 2023. Griswold faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum term of life, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and a term of supervised release of at least 5 years and up to life. A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statute the defendant is charged with violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.
This case was investigated by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with assistance from the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Syracuse Police Department, and the Metro-Jefferson Drug Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica N. Carbone is prosecuting the case.
