United States v. Martinez

OPINION & ORDER

PAUL A. ENGELMAYER, District Judge.

On a tip from an alleged co-conspirator, agents of the Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) arrested defendant Kelvin Martinez on May 15, 2013, at the site of a previously arranged drug transaction. Following his arrest, the DEA searched Martinez’s car and found, among other things, a kilogram of cocaine. Martinez also made several statements to agents regarding his involvement in narcotics trafficking. Martinez was later indicted and charged with distribution and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams and more of cocaine, in violation of…