Terrell Bell, a 28-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute. The sentencing took place in Albany and was announced by Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Albany Field Office.
Bell admitted that he was on parole when law enforcement searched his home in January 2024. During the search, authorities found nearly 1,800 fentanyl pills in his bedroom and more than $90,000 located throughout the residence.
Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III commented, “Bell didn’t learn his lesson after a prior felony conviction and term of parole, but he should learn it now: Dealing drugs in this District doesn’t pay. My Office will make sure of it.”
FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig A. Tremaroli added: “This sentence proves any criminal who chooses to profit from poisoning our communities will be held accountable. The FBI remains deeply committed to working with our partners at every level of law enforcement to investigate and bring to justice these individuals trafficking dangerous drugs on our streets.”
Senior United States District Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. also ordered Bell to serve four years of supervised release following his prison term. Bell agreed to forfeit the money seized during the search.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI with help from the Schenectady Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikayla Espinosa prosecuted the case.
