A Haverhill man has entered a guilty plea in the federal courthouse in Boston to charges regarding his involvement in cocaine trafficking and the illegal sale of firearms, as announced in an official release yesterday. Cordell Miller, 29, admitted to one count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, aiding and abetting, and one count of trafficking in firearms and conspiracy to do so. His sentencing is now set for May 7, 2025, as decided by U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young.
Miller's case emerged following his arrest in November 2023 alongside Malcolm Desir and Alan Robinson, who were also implicated in the illegal activities. According to court documents, Miller arranged for the sale of distribution weight of cocaine and multiple firearms to a cooperating witness back in August 2023. He, along with Robinson, was later found facilitating the sale of various firearms, including an AR-15 “ghost gun” rifle, a Polymer 80 “ghost gun” pistol, a HIPOINT 9mm rifle, and a Ruger .38 caliber pistol.
In response to these admissions, Alan Robinson also pleaded guilty to his part in the crimes in January 2025 and awaits sentencing on April 15 of the same year. Meanwhile, Desir's plea hearing is on the schedule for February 19, 2025. These incidents reflect the broader issues at hand with illicit drug distribution and the growing concern over the circulation of untraceable firearms, commonly known as "ghost guns."
According to a press release by the United States Attorney's Office, convictions on the charges of cocaine distribution and firearms trafficking carry considerable sentences. Specifically, the drug charges can result in up to 20 years in prison, a three-year term of supervised release, and a fine of as much as $250,000, while firearms trafficking carries a possibility of 15 years of imprisonment, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. The case prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Luke A. Goldworm of the Major Crimes Unit, with acknowledgments of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department's assistance in the investigative process.
The case against Miller and his co-defendants was announced by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley, alongside James M. Ferguson, who serves as the Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' Boston Division, and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox, as per the official press release. While Miller has pleaded guilty, and Robinson has followed suit, the details in the charging documents remain allegations for Desir, who is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
