D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence for East Harlem Man


October 19, 2022

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the prison sentence of LUIS ACEVEDO, 49, for possessing multiple loaded firearms, including two assault weapons, and cocaine. ACEVEDO previously pleaded guilty in New York State Supreme Court to three counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree and one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree. He was sentenced to 5 years in state prison and 5 years post-release supervision.

“Luis Acevedo contributed to the proliferation of illegal guns and drug trade by having these dangerous weapons and controlled substances,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today, we are ensuring accountability and will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to identify and root out this activity.”

As admitted in the defendant’s guilty plea, ACEVEDO possessed seven loaded firearms, two loaded assault weapons and more than an eighth of cocaine with the intent to sell it.

A search warrant uncovered the loaded firearms in his East Harlem apartment, as well as the cocaine, digital scales and other drug paraphernalia including small baggies.

Assistant District Attorney Lauren Hatz handled the prosecution of the case, under the supervision of Robert Ferrari (Bureau Chief of Trial Bureau 40). Christopher Prevost (Chief of the Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit) and Mollie Somers (Digital Evidence Analyst of Trial Bureau 40) also assisted with the prosecution.

District Attorney Bragg thanked members of the NYPD, particularly from the Housing Bureau Police Service Area 5 Field Intelligence Office, for their extraordinary efforts in this case.  

Defendant:

LUIS ACEVEDO

New York, New York

Convicted:

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class C violent felony, 3 counts
  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a class D felony, 1 count
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B felony, 1 count

Sentenced:

  • 5 years in state prison and 5 years post-release supervision.

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