A Jamestown man who was convicted on charges stemming from a narcotics conspiracy will spend seven years in federal prison. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday that 53-year-old Curtis Snyder was sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute heroin, fentanyl and methamphetamine. The sentence was the result of an investigation by the Jamestown Police Department, DEA, and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office.
Prosecutors say Snyder was an associate and co-conspirator of Rocco Beardsley, who sold large quantities of heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other controlled substances in the Jamestown area. On April 9, 2019, an individual identified as J.A. was found dead from an apparent overdose at a residence in Jamestown, and Beardsley was believed to be involved in the overdose. About a month after J.A.'s overdose death, Beardsley sent Snyder to the residence of another individual to force that person to make a video regarding Beardsley's lack of involvement with J.A.'s overdose death. In exchange, Snyder would receive a "bundle" of heroin/fentanyl. The individual complied and made the video, stating that Beardsley was not present at J.A. residence the date of J.A.'s overdose death.
Rocco Beardsley was previously convicted and sentenced.
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