Drug Dealer Sentenced to Prison

DELHI – Delaware County District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced today that on April 29, Michael Vogel, 32, of Delhi, was sentenced to a two-year prison sentence for the crime of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree. 

On May 23, 2024, after a targeted narcotics investigation, Investigators with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office determined that Vogel was engaged in the sale of narcotics, specifically fentanyl. 

On October 10, 2024, the Delaware County Grand Jury returned a one count indictment alleging Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree. An arrest warrant was subsequently issued for Vogel’s arrest.

On February 11, 2025, the defendant appeared in County Court and pled guilty to Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree. As part of his guilty plea, Vogel admitted to possessing fentanyl with the intent to sell it.

On April 29, 2025, Vogel appeared in Delaware County Court for sentencing. After a review of the pre-sentencing report, Judge John L. Hubbard asked if Vogel wanted to make a statement to which Vogel declined. Judge Hubbard then sentenced Vogel to a determinate prison sentence of two years to be followed by two years of post-release supervision. 

District Attorney Shawn Smith commended law enforcement for their work. “I want to commend Senior Investigator Chris Erwin and Investigator David Barnes for their work in bringing Vogel’s drug dealing to an end.”

Shawn J. Smith

District Attorney

Delaware County