Executive Summary
- Antonio Calderon, 43, of Fall River, faces four federal counts of distributing 28 grams or more of crack cocaine.
- The alleged sales took place on four separate occasions in the Fall River area between June and September of this year.
- Official records show Calderon has a criminal history dating back to 2000, with 13 prior convictions, including for cocaine trafficking.
- If convicted, Calderon faces a mandatory minimum of five years and up to 40 years in prison for each of the four counts.
A Fall River man with a criminal record spanning over two decades has been arrested and faces federal charges for allegedly distributing crack cocaine. Antonio Calderon, 43, was charged in U.S. District Court in Boston with four counts of distributing a substance containing cocaine base.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Calderon allegedly sold more than 28 grams of crack cocaine in the Fall River area on four separate occasions this year: June 17, June 24, July 16, and September 18. He was arrested on November 14 and was subsequently released on conditions following an initial court appearance.
Court records indicate that Calderon has an extensive criminal history, having been arraigned on 31 charges since 2000. He has accumulated 13 convictions, which include a previous sentence of 10 to 15 years in state prison for cocaine trafficking.
Potential Penalties
If convicted on the current charges, Calderon faces significant penalties for each of the four counts. The potential sentence includes a mandatory minimum of five years and up to 40 years in prison, a period of supervised release of at least four years and up to a lifetime, and a fine of up to $5 million.
Mr. Calderon is currently awaiting further legal proceedings. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.