An Albany man, Tymell Cooks, pleads guilty to significant drug trafficking and firearm offenses as part of an extensive federal investigation. Cooks, 36, admitted in court to conspiring to sell approximately 202 grams of fentanyl and possessing cocaine along with two loaded handguns, which he used to protect his drug enterprise. Law enforcement uncovered evidence of his crimes during a search of his residence, including nearly $5,000 in cash and body armor.
This case underscores the ongoing opioid crisis, with Acting U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III highlighting the dangers posed by fentanyl trafficking. Scheduled for sentencing on January 6, 2026, Cooks faces a minimum of 10 years, potentially up to life in prison, under Project Safe Neighborhoods, a federal initiative aimed at reducing violent crime. The escalating dangers associated with these drugs and firearms spotlights the commitment of law enforcement to ensure community safety.
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