Clarendon man pleads guilty to drug, firearms charges

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 4 October 2023 at 2:55 pm

Anthony Disanferdinando

ALBION – A Clarendon man pleaded guilty in Orleans County Court this morning to third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a firearm.

Anthony Disanferdinando, 28, of Hindsburg Road in Clarendon faces up to 6 years in state prison when he is sentenced on Jan. 3. The drug charge normally carries a maximum of 9 years in prison while the firearms charge has a maximum of 1 1/3 to 4 years. As part of a plea agreement, the sentences concurrently and include up to two years of post-release supervision.

Disanferdinando was charged on Jan. 31, after an investigation into the sale and distribution of cocaine. The Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force and Orleans County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrant at Disanferdinando’s residence.

Law enforcement seized over 10 ounces of cocaine, a quantity of LSD, a quantity of prescription narcotic pills, THC wax, THC vapes, over 5 pounds of high-grade marijuana, $8,000 in cash, four loaded semi-auto pistols, 24 rifles and shotguns, scales, numerous packaging material and other drug paraphernalia, the Task Force reported.