Another of the five defendants rounded up July 9, 2009, as part of a local and federal investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in Genesee County entered a guilty plea today in federal court.
Andrew Chapman, 42, of Batavia, admitted to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, methamphetamine.
He faces a possible maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine, or both.
Chapman received the meth he sold from Donald G. Vanelli II, 49, of Le Roy, who is serving more than 17 years for his role in the sale and distribution of meth locally.
Also charged as a result of the investigation by the Local Drug Enforcement Task Force, the FBI and the DEA, were David H. Cohen, 51, of 918 Goodman St., Rochester, Donna L. Boon (aka Donna McAuley), 46, of 3658 Batavia-Oakfield Townline Road; and Kerry A. Ball, 53, of 7202 Meadville Road, Basom.
The status of Ball's case was not released, but the case against Cohen is still pending.
Boon's charged related to the initial arrest were later dismissed and Boon proclaimed her innocence, but she was subsequently re-arrested.
Chapman will be sentenced Sept. 17.
Kerry Aro Ball Jr. CORFU —
Kerry Aro Ball Jr.
CORFU — Kerry Aro Ball Jr., 53, of Corfu entered into rest Tuesday (April 10, 2012) suddenly at his residence.
He was born in Batavia on Sept. 13, 1958, the son of Kerry A. (Kathy) Ball of Elba and Sharon Witthuhn of Arizona.
Beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Pruner) Ball of Basom; father of Jessie; brother of Deborah Murphy, Jeanne Chamberlin, Karlyne Ball, Andrew French, Kenny Ball and Kevin Ball; grandfather of Russel Kingdollar III, Dylan Izzo and Jack Izzo; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Bernhardt Funeral Home, 130 Main St., Akron, with a memorial service to follow at 11. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.
Thank you, Dennis. I thought
Thank you, Dennis. I thought that Mr. Ball had passed away. I guess that settles his status.
Thanks -- I hadn't heard
Thanks -- I hadn't heard that.
Im very sad to say that my
Im very sad to say that my brother has passed away, the meth thing destroyed his life he was kicked off the rez by the indians , he lost his job, he got 5 years probation and he quit partying all together, he didnt drink he didnt do anything he no longer had a life to live for, he is now gone i hope every one is happy now !!! it is so very sad !
He never bothered any one, he
He never bothered any one, he didnt sell it, he didnt share it no one even knew he did it , but now every one knows ! the public humilation alone is a very awful thing !