Citing the scourge of opioids in the city, Sault judge says 42-year-old drug trafficker must receive sentence that sends a message to the community; 'You are going to the pen'
Guns and drugs are a scourge in this community, a judge said Friday when he sentenced Mickey Buonomo to a three-year penitentiary term for trafficking and weapons offences that occurred in 2021.
Buonomo pleaded guilty in November to weapons offences, including unauthorized possession of a shotgun, possession of 12-gauge shotgun shells and careless storage of a firearm. Buonomo has completed every program available to him at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre, his lawyer Anthony Orazietti told the court."He began taking responsibility for his actions and accepts that he needs help."His substance abuse "spiraled out of control in April 2020 after his father passed away," Orazietti said, adding "that's part of the reason he's before the court today.
"He was a contributing member of society most of his adult life," the defence said, noting his client will be able to work when he's released from custody. Buonomo had a cocaine problem, and "was trafficking fentanyl for profit," actively selling it in the Sault to raise money for himself, Pritchard maintained."He sacrificed his own family of 20 years for drugs."
He also noted, "You have literally exhausted every single program available to you and have secured residential treatment" .But Buonomo's case is exceptional because "I can take specific deterrence off the table."
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