Three Men Charged After Cocaine Bust In Rochester

Federal authorities arrested three men from the Rochester area and charged them with drug trafficking after seizing nearly 30 kilograms of cocaine, four firearms, and about $159,000 in cash. The suspects are Rodney Stanley of Greece, Leonardo Gaskin of West Henrietta, and Shanimba Nelson of Irondequoit. Prosecutors allege the group stored, packaged, distributed cocaine from New York City or Philadelphia locations for money. While Gaskin remains in custody, Nelson and Stanley were released on bail pending trial. If convicted, each faces up to life imprisonment.