ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man pleaded guilty to drug dealing and weapon charges after an investigation into a gang-related shooting of two officers, illegal guns, and over 100 kg of marijuana.

40-year-old Brandon Washington, in federal court today, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 100kg or more of marijuana from May 2021 to July 2022, as well as possessing firearms in connection with drug trafficking during the same time period.

Washington is accused of being the ringleader of a marijuana turf war between gangs, which investigators say led to the murder of RPD Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz three years ago.

Washington told the court the weapons were for protection in connection with drug possession. He is facing up to 22 years in p

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