Prior felon going back to prison for selling meth and possessing firearms

ROCHESTER, N.Y.–U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Albey H. Braster, 44, of Elmira, NY, who was convicted of distribution of five grams or more of methamphetamine, and being a felon in possession of firearms, was sentenced to serve 128 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. Braster was also ordered to forfeit $1,861.00 in seized U.S. currency.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert A. Marangola, who handled the case, stated that on multiple occasions between December 4, 2023, and January 18, 2024, Braster distributed over 166 grams of methamphetamine, four firearms, and over 100 rounds of ammunition to an undercover investigator with the New York State Police. Braster, who has multiple prior felony convictions, was arrested January 18, 2024, after members of the ATF Violent Crime Task Force, New York State Police, and the Elmira Police Department executed a search warrant at his Columbia Street residence, during which they recovered approximately 2.4 grams of methamphetamine, and $1,861 in cash.  

The sentencing is the culmination of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Violent Crimes Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Bryan DiGirolamo, the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Kevin Sucher, and the Elmira Police Department, under the direction of Chief Kristen Thorne.

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