Defendant Faces up to 10 Years in Prison
Orange County District Attorney announced that Rodney Allen, 58, of Brooklyn, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree. Under the plea agreement announced on the record at the time that Allen pled guilty, the People will recommend that he be sentenced to ten (10) years in prison to be followed by five (5) years post-release supervision when he is sentenced on May 5, 2026.
As alleged in documents filed and statements made in court, on September 27, 2025 at approximately 10:52 p.m., a New York State Police Trooper observed a vehicle operated by Allen speeding in the Town of Monroe. After conducting a traffic stop, the Trooper observed signs of impairment and, after Allen failed field sobriety tests, the Trooper attempted to arrest him. Allen resisted efforts to place him under arrest before he was ultimately taken into custody. A later search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of over a kilogram of cocaine. At the plea proceedings, Allen admitted to unlawfully possessing in excess of eight (8) ounces of cocaine.
District Attorney Hoovler thanked the New York State Police for their investigation which led to the arrest of Allen.
“Diligent and proactive policing both keeps our streets safe and also helps to interrupt the flow of narcotics into our communities,” said District Attorney David M. Hoovler. “We see every day the dangers posed by narcotics sold to those suffering from addiction. We remain committed to holding those offenders responsible for trafficking in these poisons. The significant sentence expected in this case should stand as a warning to those who might consider seeking to profit in the drug trade.”
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Cassidy Turi.
A criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the State of New York’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
