Aaron Miller, a 32-year-old resident of Jamestown, New York, was sentenced on Mar. 27 to serve 120 months in prison after being convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, methamphetamine. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr., according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address drug distribution and related crimes in local communities.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti said that Miller bought and sold methamphetamine and cocaine both for profit and personal use. He received large quantities of these drugs from co-defendant Jun Martinez as well as others, then distributed them within the Jamestown area for profit.
Several individuals connected with the case have also been convicted and are awaiting sentencing, including Jun Martinez, La Huynh, and Antasia Babcock.
This prosecution is part of Operation Take Back America—a nationwide initiative involving the Department of Justice’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN). The operation aims “to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.” According to officials, Operation Take Back America coordinates resources across agencies for a more effective response against organized crime.
The investigation leading up to Miller’s sentencing involved collaboration between the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York Field Division—led by Special Agent-in-Charge Farhana Islam—and the Jamestown Police Department under Acting Chief Scott Forster.
