Rochester man pleads guilty to federal narcotics trafficking charges

Gary Fuller, 31, of Rochester, New York, has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving the distribution of large quantities of narcotics and the possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. Between 2021 and 2024, prosecutors stated that Fuller worked with four others to sell cocaine, fentanyl, and crack cocaine within Monroe County. His role included packaging narcotics, coordinating drop-offs and pickups, and managing worker salaries.

In January 2024, investigators executed search warrants that resulted in the seizure of 12 firearms, approximately $31,800 in cash, 210 grams of fentanyl, 919 grams of cocaine, 109 grams of crack cocaine, and various drug paraphernalia. Fuller faces a minimum of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life, with sentencing scheduled for January 2027.