ALBANY, NEW YORK – Defendant, Ernest McMikle, age 39 of Gloversville, New York, was sentenced on June 24, 2026, by United States District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino to 120 months in Federal Prison to be followed by a term of five years of supervised release. The sentence stems from his conviction of distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine base. McMikle previously admitted to selling methamphetamine and cocaine base on three occasions between February 13 and March 27, 2025.
A search warrant conducted on defendant’s residence on April 9, 2025, revealed 144.3 grams of cocaine and 97.8 grams of crack cocaine. In total, defendant was responsible for distributing and intending to distribute 166.5 grams of methamphetamine, 152.2 grams of cocaine base, and 144.3 grams of cocaine. The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Special Agent in Charge Craig L.
Tremaroli of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Albany, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Office of Special Investigations (OSI), Gloversville Police Department, and Johnstown Police Department.“I want to commend our law enforcement partners for their efforts in removing these deadly narcotics from our streets, and bringing this defendant to justice,” said First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III. “These deadly drugs are a drain on our society, and too often prove fatal, with this defendant behind bars, we have taken a meaningful step in safeguarding our communities.”“Mr. McMikle’s decision to distribute dangerous drugs on our streets just landed him a decade behind bars.
FBI Albany will continue to work tirelessly with our partners at every level of law enforcement to swiftly identify, investigate, and bring to justice anyone looking to harm our communities through the sale of illicit narcotics,” said Special Agent in Charge Craig Tremaroli FBI Albany.Assistant United States Attorney Paul DerOhannesian handled the sentencing.