(WNY News Now) – Chautauqua County Court Judge David Foley has sentenced John Anzalone to twelve years in state prison, plus five years of post-release supervision, following his conviction on September 19, 2023, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd Degree, a class A-II felony. The sentencing comes after a jury trial, during which Assistant District Attorneys Erik Bentley and Andrew Molitor represented the prosecution.
Mayville – Chautauqua County Court Judge David Foley has handed down a twelve-year determinate sentence in state prison, coupled with five years of post-release supervision, to John Anzalone. The sentencing follows Anzalone’s conviction on September 19, 2023, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd Degree, a class A-II felony. The prosecution, led by Assistant District Attorneys Erik Bentley and Andrew Molitor, successfully argued their case during a jury trial.
During the sentencing hearing, ADA Bentley asserted that Anzalone played a role in the illegal drug system responsible for numerous tragic outcomes. Bentley urged the court to send a resounding message to individuals involved in the drug trade, emphasizing that Chautauqua County will not tolerate the perpetual cycle of addiction and destruction associated with drug dealing.
The case against Anzalone was handled by the District Attorney’s office, and the DA, Jason Schmidt, expressed gratitude to the law enforcement agencies involved. Specifically, the Jamestown Police Department’s Metro Drug Task Force, the JPD Detective Bureau, Ellicott Police Department, and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office were acknowledged for their relentless efforts in building the case.
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