Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy and Illegal Firearm Possession

A 27-year-old Albany man has pleaded guilty to federal charges connected to fentanyl distribution and illegal firearm possession, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York.

Henassy McConico admitted in court to conspiring to distribute fentanyl, including a specific instance on October 15, 2024, when he provided approximately 485 fentanyl pills to another individual. McConico also acknowledged that he had a loaded handgun and ammunition in his home, which he was legally prohibited from possessing due to a prior felony conviction for attempted robbery.

McConico entered his plea on March 25. He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 23, 2025. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison and up to life, along with a possible fine of up to $8 million. If convicted, he would also be subject to supervised release for a minimum of eight years following imprisonment.

The investigation was led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with assistance from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and the Hudson Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikayla Espinosa.

Federal sentencing decisions are ultimately made by a judge, taking into account statutory guidelines and various sentencing factors.