A man from the Bronx, New York, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to cocaine trafficking, according to an announcement by First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
Jose Baez Cabrera, 34, admitted to possessing with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine on August 16, 2023. The plea was entered before United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon.
Sentencing for Baez Cabrera is scheduled for March 19, 2026. He faces a maximum possible penalty of life imprisonment and a fine of up to $10 million. The actual sentence will be determined based on federal Sentencing Guidelines that take into account the seriousness of the crime and any prior criminal record.
Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller is leading the prosecution in this case.
The investigation resulting in Baez Cabrera’s prosecution was carried out by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
