Niagara Falls Man Sentenced to Over Two Years for Cocaine Possession with Intent to Distribute

A Niagara Falls man will spend nearly three years in federal prison after being sentenced for drug-related charges stemming from a 2023 investigation.

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Tuesday that Jason P. Hoy, 46, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison following his conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey E. Intravatola, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Hoy’s residence on May 5th, 2023, and uncovered a variety of illicit substances and drug-related paraphernalia. Among the items seized were multiple bags containing crystal rock-like substances, gray and white powders, multicolored pills, and green plant material suspected to be marijuana.

Authorities also found brass knuckles, a collapsible baton, a digital scale, and a police scanner at the property which, according to prosecutors, are tools often associated with illegal drug operations.

The investigation was led by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Michael Filicetti and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Niagara Falls Man Sentenced to Over Two Years for Cocaine Possession with Intent to Distribute