A Brockton man, Andre McNeil, has admitted to charges of drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. In Boston, McNeil, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris has set July 30, 2025, as the date for sentencing. McNeil was indicted by a federal grand jury in June 2024.
A raid on February 2, 2024, on McNeil’s vehicle and several places connected to him led to the seizure of 31 grams of cocaine, three handguns, two high-capacity magazines, five other magazines, approximately 101 rounds of 9mm ammunition, roughly $17,406, and several cellular devices. Additionally, items associated with drug trafficking like scales, a money counter, baggies, and a drug ledger were found at the locations.
McNeil is barred from owning firearms due to a 2014 conviction for manslaughter, which involved the killing of a 17-year-old outside a Roxbury high school. He served more than 12 years in state prison for this crime.
The charge concerning cocaine possession could result in a sentence of up to 20 years, supervised release ranging from three years to a lifetime, and fines up to $1 million. The firearm and ammunition charge could lead to up to 15 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and fines up to $250,000.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Jodi Cohen, Special Agent in Charge of the Boston Division of the FBI. The Massachusetts State Police along with the Brockton, Foxboro, and Taunton Police Departments provided valuable assistance. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Dawley from the Organized Crime and Gang Unit is handling the prosecution.
This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a law enforcement initiative aimed at reducing gun violence and other crimes to ensure neighborhood safety. Since May 26, 2021, the Department has implemented a strategy to reinforce PSN, focusing on building community trust, supporting organizations that prevent violence, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the effectiveness of these efforts.