AUBURN - A Bronx woman who pleaded guilty to smuggling balloons filled with heroin and marijuana to an inmate at the Auburn Correctional Facility was sentenced in Cayuga County Court Tuesday to five years of probation with time already served in jail.
Xiomara Polanco, 23, of 730 E. 165th St., apartment 5F, served nearly 130 days in the Cayuga County Jail after she was caught by corrections officers smuggling drugs to acquaintance on Oct. 18.
On Feb. 24, Polanco pleaded guilty to first-degree introduction of prison contraband and third-degree attempted criminal possession of a narcotic drug, both felonies.
Because Polanco has no prior criminal record and has young children, Cayuga County Judge Mark Fandrich said he would impose a lenient sentence, but warned her never to return to his court.
“Ma'am, I'm giving you a break because it is your first offense and because of the age of your young children,” Fandrich said. “If I see you again, I will send you to jail.”
When given a chance to address the court, Polanco apologized for her actions.
“I am sorry, I will never do this again,” she said. “I want to change my life and be there for my kids.”
Also in court:
• A man who possessed videos of children between the ages of 5 and 10 years old engaging in sexual acts may pose a risk of re-offending, the Cayuga County District Attorney's Office said.
As Brian Barnum, of 129 Prospect St., was sentenced to six months in jail with 10 years of probation, Cayuga County District Attorney Jon Budelmann said he was concerned that Barnum may still be a risk to the community based on comments he gave to probation officers during a pre-sentence investigation.
In those statements Barnum said he is addicted to porn and “that the regular stuff just doesn't work for him anymore,” Budelmann said after court. “To me that means he is interested in younger children, making him a threat to the community.”
Simon Moody, an attorney for Barnum, said he believes it is inappropriate for either him or the DA to comment on those statements.
Barnum will have to register as a sex offender on June 5. That hearing will determine the risk Barnum poses of re-offending.
• A Skaneateles man pleaded not guilty to two counts each of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, all felonies.
Michael Bozeat, 31, of 104 E. Lake Road, is accused of selling cocaine within Auburn city limits on Sept. 11, 2007.
Bozeat remains free on $2,500 cash.
Staff writer Nate Robson can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 248 or nathan.robson@lee.net
On Feb. 24, Polanco pleaded guilty to first-degree introduction of prison contraband and third-degree attempted criminal possession of a narcotic drug, both felonies.
Because Polanco has no prior criminal record and has young children, Cayuga County Judge Mark Fandrich said he would impose a lenient sentence, but warned her never to return to his court.
“Ma'am, I'm giving you a break because it is your first offense and because of the age of your young children,” Fandrich said. “If I see you again, I will send you to jail.”
When given a chance to address the court, Polanco apologized for her actions.
“I am sorry, I will never do this again,” she said. “I want to change my life and be there for my kids.”
Also in court:
• A man who possessed videos of children between the ages of 5 and 10 years old engaging in sexual acts may pose a risk of re-offending, the Cayuga County District Attorney's Office said.
As Brian Barnum, of 129 Prospect St., was sentenced to six months in jail with 10 years of probation, Cayuga County District Attorney Jon Budelmann said he was concerned that Barnum may still be a risk to the community based on comments he gave to probation officers during a pre-sentence investigation.
In those statements Barnum said he is addicted to porn and “that the regular stuff just doesn't work for him anymore,” Budelmann said after court. “To me that means he is interested in younger children, making him a threat to the community.”
Simon Moody, an attorney for Barnum, said he believes it is inappropriate for either him or the DA to comment on those statements.
Barnum will have to register as a sex offender on June 5. That hearing will determine the risk Barnum poses of re-offending.
• A Skaneateles man pleaded not guilty to two counts each of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, all felonies.
Michael Bozeat, 31, of 104 E. Lake Road, is accused of selling cocaine within Auburn city limits on Sept. 11, 2007.
Bozeat remains free on $2,500 cash.
Staff writer Nate Robson can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 248 or nathan.robson@lee.net
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Deb B wrote on Apr 8, 2009 12:21 PM:
If she visits convicts and smuggles drugs, she probably should not be raising kids!! They need to be educated to be able to make better choices in their lives. Do you think that she is equipped to provide that education? "
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