By: Tracie Carter
A Newark man has been charged with distributing cocaine, possessing fentanyl and heroin with intent to distribute, trafficking multiple firearms, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Kyrell Domnie, aka “Fly Ky,” 39, of Irvington, faces a federal complaint with six counts of distributing and possessing with intent to distribute cocaine, one count of possessing with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl, two counts of firearms trafficking, three counts of possessing a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024, and was detained.
According to court documents and statements, law enforcement began investigating Domnie in December 2023 for his involvement in narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking.
Between January and April 2024, law enforcement conducted several controlled purchases of large quantities of cocaine from Domnie, as well as handguns on January 30 and February 19, 2024.
During searches of two apartments and a vehicle belonging to Domnie, law enforcement recovered distribution quantities of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, along with packaging materials.
An additional handgun was found in a hidden compartment in Domnie’s vehicle along with narcotics.
Domnie faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine for the drug distribution charges.
For the counts of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon and firearms trafficking, he faces up to 15 years in prison
Additionally, the count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years, consecutive to any other sentence, and a maximum potential penalty of life in prison.
Each firearm count carries a maximum fine of $250,000.