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Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges
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Kyrell Domnie, aka “Fly Ky,” Charged with Drug Distribution and Firearms Offenses
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.
Details of the Charges
Domnie faces multiple charges, including:
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
One count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime
The charges stem from an investigation initiated in December 2023 by law enforcement agencies into Domnie's involvement in drug distribution and firearms trafficking. During this period, controlled purchases of substantial amounts of cocaine and handguns were conducted, leading to Domnie's arrest.
Searches of Domnie's apartments and vehicle resulted in the discovery of distribution quantities of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, along with packaging and storage materials. Additionally, a handgun was found in a concealed compartment in his vehicle.
Potential Penalties
Drug Distribution and Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances: Maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine per count.
Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Convicted Felon and Firearms Trafficking: Maximum penalty of 15 years in prison per count.
Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime: Mandatory minimum of five years in prison, running consecutively to other sentences, with a maximum potential penalty of life in prison. Each firearms count carries a maximum fine of $250,000.
Investigation and Acknowledgments
The investigation was conducted by:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Newark Field Division, under Acting Special Agent in Charge Ross A. Marchetti
New Jersey State Police, under Col. Patrick J. Callahan
Newark Department of Public Safety, under Director Fritz G. Fragé
New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, under New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence, fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting violence prevention initiatives, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Trevor A. Chenoweth of the General Crimes Unit in Newark.
The charges in the complaint are merely accusations, and Domnie is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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