06/08/2026
Rochester man going to prison on m**h charge
Thursday, June 4, 2026
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of New York
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Chad Burgess, 40, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute five grams of m**hamphetamine, was sentenced to serve 88 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
On March 26, 2025, the Niagara County Drug Taskforce executed a search warrant at a Locust Street residence for suspected narcotics trafficking. During the search, officers recovered approximately 125 grams of m**hamphetamine and approximately 45 grams of crack co***ne. Burgess admitted that the m**hamphetamine and crack co***ne belonged to him, purchasing the drugs approximately 1-2 days prior.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Adler. The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Taskforce, under the direction of Sheriff Michael Filicetti and Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Anthony Patrone.
