Tyrone Hodge Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison After Admitting to Possessing Large Quantity of Cocaine
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced, Tyrone Hodge, age 62, of New Windsor, was sentenced to six (6) years in prison to be followed by five (5) years of post-release supervision in connection with his previous guilty plea in Orange County Court to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree. As part of the sentence, Hodge agreed to forfeit over $67,000 and a Honda Pilot as instrumentalities or proceeds of a crime.
As alleged in documents filed and statements made in court, on August 30, 2023, members of the New York State Police executed a judicially authorized search warrant at a residence in the Town of New Windsor. During the warrant execution, police recovered 815 grams of cocaine and over 143 grams of crack-cocaine, as well as scales and materials used to package narcotics. Also recovered was the $67,407 in United States currency Hodge agreed to forfeit. At the plea proceedings, Hodge admitted to possessing in excess of four ounces of cocaine.
District Attorney Hoovler thanked the New York State Police for their investigation which led to the arrest of Hodge.
“Today’s sentencing underscores the serious consequences awaiting those who choose to traffic drugs and jeopardize the safety of our communities,” said District Attorney David M. Hoovler. “With this significant prison sentence imposed, justice has been served, and a clear message sent: drug crimes will be met with swift and decisive action by law enforcement and the justice system. My Office, together with our law enforcement partners, will continue to work tirelessly to ensure our communities are safe and free from the grip of drug-related crime.”
The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Janine Kovacs.
This 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.
