Suspected Coke Dealers Arrested
HARRISBURG -- Two suspected drug dealers were charged today on charges of trafficking cocaine in the in the State College area.
Attorney General Tom Corbett identified the defendants as Gregory Palazzari, 53, 2243 Bristol Ave., State College and Mario Rincon, 27, 621 Elmwood St., State College. Palazzari is the owner of Greg's Sunoco, 605 University Drive, State College.
The investigation, which began in June 2009 focused on the sale of multiple ounce quantities of cocaine throughout the State College area, including at Greg's Sunoco.
Corbett said that Rincon sold between four and eight ounces of cocaine on a bi-weekly basis.
According to the criminal complaint, Palazzari purchased approximately one ounce of cocaine every couple of days from Rincon and redistributed it in smaller quantities.
"We believe Rincon and Palazzari had an established drug business in the State College area and operated for many years," Corbett said. "Both men are allegedly responsible for distributing approximately $50,000 worth of cocaine per month in State College."
Rincon is charged with 12 counts of possession with the intent to deliver cocaine, six counts of possession of cocaine, four counts of conspiracy to possess with the intent to deliver cocaine and three counts of criminal use of a communication facility.
Palazzari is charged with 14 counts of possession with the intent to deliver cocaine, six counts of conspiracy to possess with the intent to deliver cocaine, three counts of possession of cocaine and two counts of criminal use of a communication facility.
Attorney General Tom Corbett identified the defendants as Gregory Palazzari, 53, 2243 Bristol Ave., State College and Mario Rincon, 27, 621 Elmwood St., State College. Palazzari is the owner of Greg's Sunoco, 605 University Drive, State College.
The investigation, which began in June 2009 focused on the sale of multiple ounce quantities of cocaine throughout the State College area, including at Greg's Sunoco.
Corbett said that Rincon sold between four and eight ounces of cocaine on a bi-weekly basis.
According to the criminal complaint, Palazzari purchased approximately one ounce of cocaine every couple of days from Rincon and redistributed it in smaller quantities.
"We believe Rincon and Palazzari had an established drug business in the State College area and operated for many years," Corbett said. "Both men are allegedly responsible for distributing approximately $50,000 worth of cocaine per month in State College."
Rincon is charged with 12 counts of possession with the intent to deliver cocaine, six counts of possession of cocaine, four counts of conspiracy to possess with the intent to deliver cocaine and three counts of criminal use of a communication facility.
Palazzari is charged with 14 counts of possession with the intent to deliver cocaine, six counts of conspiracy to possess with the intent to deliver cocaine, three counts of possession of cocaine and two counts of criminal use of a communication facility.
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