Rochester, N.Y. — A gang member has pleaded guilty to drug and weapon charges following an investigation that stemmed from the shooting death of a Rochester pol
Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz was shot and killed in the line of duty on Bauman Street, Thursday, July 21, 2022. Prosecutors announced Tuesday that Rasheem "Coop" Sullivan, 31, of Rochester, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and being a felon in possession of a firearm.According to the U.S.
Sullivan and several other gang members were arrested in December 2022 after a search uncovered drugs, cash and "numerous" guns, including a loaded Glock 10 mm pistol inside Sullivan's home. Prosecutors said the investigation began after Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz was shot and killed in July 2022, while members of Sullivan's gang were "'The system does work': Rochester police chief reacts to Vickers conviction
Sullivan's plea carries at least five years in prison and a maximum of life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for May 21.
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