A Haverhill resident, Cordell Miller, has admitted guilt in a Boston federal court to charges of cocaine and firearms trafficking. The 29-year-old pleaded guilty to distributing and possessing cocaine with intent to distribute, as well as aiding and abetting firearms trafficking and conspiracy. U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young has set his sentencing for May 7, 2025.
Miller's arrest took place in November 2023 alongside co-defendants Malcolm Desir and Alan Robinson. He was identified as a trafficker of firearms and ammunition in the metro Boston area. In August 2023, Miller coordinated the sale of cocaine and multiple firearms to a cooperating witness. Prior to his arrest, Miller and Robinson were involved in selling four firearms including an AR-15 "ghost gun" rifle, a Polymer 80 "ghost gun" pistol, a HIPOINT 9mm rifle, and a Ruger .38 caliber pistol.
Robinson has also entered a guilty plea in January 2025 with sentencing planned for April 15, 2025. Desir is expected to plead guilty on February 19, 2025.
The penalties for distribution of controlled substances include up to 20 years imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and fines up to $250,000. Firearms trafficking carries potential sentences of up to 15 years imprisonment along with similar terms for supervised release and fines. Sentences are determined by federal district court judges based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
This announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; James M. Ferguson from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' Boston Division; and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox. Support came from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department while Assistant U.S. Attorney Luke A. Goldworm is leading the prosecution.
It is important to note that details from charging documents are considered allegations until proven otherwise in court.