by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack
FOLEY SQUARE, Aug 24 – Aaron Isler was arraigned on August 24, 2023, for selling nine firearms, including two ghost guns, to an undercover officer over six months in Harlem.
Inner City Press was present for the arraignment.
The prosecutor said Isler also sold over 250 methamphetamine pills to the officer, which were marketed as ecstasy, and cocaine.
Before he was called forward, Isler sat in Courtroom 1333 with his co-defendants, handcuffed. He had a pony tail and a neck tattoo, and wore a sweatshirt that said "Hustle."
His defense attorney consented to detention, at least through September 5.
The prosecutor said this all happened in 146 West 124th Street in Harlem, that Isler sold drugs every day in the lobby, and ran a gambling room in his apartment. He faces mandatory minimums of seven years. He was led out into custody.
Inner City Press remains on the case(s) and asks, Why are some such cases federalized and some not?
Later, DA Bragg's office said Assistant D.A. Lauren Di Giovanni of the Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit is handling the prosecution of the case under the supervision of Assistant D.A. Christopher Prevost (Chief of the Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit) and Executive Assistant D.A. Lisa DelPizzo (Chief of the Trial Division). Investigations Coordinator Felix Poley is also providing valuable assistance in this case. D.A. Bragg thanked the NYPD, in particular the Detective Bureau Manhattan North, especially Detectives Matthew Sgambati and Rhyan Nelson, Deputy Inspector Daniel Campbell and Deputy Chief Brian Gill
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