MURDER & ARSON: Mega Mansion Built North End of Gulfmead Dr Siesta Key Sits at Historic Site of Former Sarasota Mayor Harry Higel's HigelHurst Hotel.

MURDER & ARSON: Mega Mansion Built at North End of Gulfmead Dr Siesta Key Sits at Historic Site of Former Sarasota Mayor Harry Higel's HigelHurst Hotel, Feb 25, 2026, at 3332 Gulfmead Dr Siesta Key Fl. Mr Higel was murdered and the Hotel subject of arson and was burnt to the ground. Three time former Sarasota Mayor Harry Higel had built his Higelhurst Hotel in 1915 at the very north tip of Gulfmead Dr on Siesta Key Fl, the Higelhurst Hotel faced Big Pass and Lido Beach, just like the new house. The Higelhurst Hotel on the North tip of Siesta Key was at the entrance to Big Pass on Sarasota Bay with an unobstructed view of the Gulf of Mexico and directly across from Lido Beach. The Higelhurst Hotel was burned down (arson) on Friday March 30th, 1917, the north bridge to the island was not yet open.

THIS STORY IS A MOVIE SCRIPT WAITING TO BE WRITTEN; Story of Unsolved Murder of Harry Higel by Rube Allyn and the arson of the Higelhurst Hotel by Rube Allyn all on Siesta Key reads like a script for an action/drama movie. It would be a period piece, set from 1913 to 1921 in Sarasota and South West Fl. The story includes Dirty Politics, Dueling Mayors, Failed Newspaper in Sarasota, Prohibition, WWI, Unsavory Private Investigators in St Pete, Murder on Siesta Key and a Bradenton Fl Kangaroo Court that set there buddy Rube Allyn free. Finally in 2020 a rusted Colt .32 caliber pistol (era 1913) was found buried in the muck of Bayou Louise that most likely was used to pistol-whip Harry Higel and the cause of his death on Friday morn Jan 7th, 1921 at the corner of Siesta Dr and Higel Ave Siesta Key Fl, the case remains unsolved.

The Higelhurst Hotel a large two story structure with wrap around porch located at the far north end of Gulfmead Dr and was near the site where former Sarasota Mayor Harry Higel was murdered early on Friday morn Jan 7th, 1921, at the corner of Siesta Dr and Higel Ave Siesta Key Fl, the case remains unsolved. Nefarious Siesta Key neighbor Rube Allyn, who also lived at far north end of Gulfmead Dr, is believed to be the person who torched the Higelhurst Hotel early on Friday morn March 30th, 1917 and murdered Harry Higel on Friday morn Jan 7th, 1921, I have no doubt of these facts. The house that was constructed at the north end of Gulfmead Dr Siesta Key Fl appears to be at least a massive 22,000 square feet structure with impressive views of the Gulf of Mexico, Big Pass, the City of Sarasota, Bird Key, and Lido Key.

photo credit Higelhurst Hotel Manatee County Historical Society. 

Manatee County Map Shows Sarasota Mayor Harry Higel's Higelhurst Hotel at far north end of Siesta Key near Fishery Point. The large two story white Higelhurst Hotel was at the very north end of what is now Gulfmead Dr on Siesta Key Fl. A huge white mega mansion was built at the exact same spot in 2022. On the map seen above, SARASOTA BAY in 1916 later became ROBERTS BAY. SARASOTA KEY on the map to the far left in 1916 later became LIDO KEY. Arson suspect and Harry Higel murder suspect Rube Allyn also lived at the very north end of Gulfmead Dr next to the HigelHurst hotel. The map of Siesta Key as of 1916 shows the Higelhurst Hotel towards the far north end of Gulfmead Dr Siesta Key Fl. 

In 1915 Harry Higel applied for the Siesta Post Office, Margaret O'Berry was appointed postmistress and Higel established the actual post office inside the Higelhurst Hotel on North Siesta Key Fl. In the late 1890's and early 1900's it was not uncommon for a rural post office to be located inside a Hotel or secure building. Between 1911 and 1913, Bayou Hansen, Bayou Nettie, and Bayou Louise were dredged and canals were created. In 1912, Harry Higel's Gulf Bay Land Company re-platted “Siesta Key on the Gulf,” opened Hanson Bayou to Big Pass, and began building roads, sidewalks, and bungalows.

Back story on Higelhurst Hotel arson was Harry Higel's link to Germany and even the Hotel name 'Hurst' links to a region in Germany. Higelhurst Hotel was torched on March 30th, 1917 by Rube Allyn, 3 days later On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson went before a joint session of Congress to request a declaration of war against Germany which was granted, Rube Allyn was ecstatic. Then 4 days later the United States declared war on the German Empire on April 6, 1917, nearly three years after World War I started. Rube Allyn was a war hawk and hated Germans. Rube wanted to join the Army when he was in his 50's to go and kill Germans in 1917.

According to an article in the Tampa Tribune on March 30 1017, the HigelHurst Hotel was a two story building and had an old fashioned Virginia portico extending all along the West front of the building facing Big Pass and what is now Lido beach. Much like how the new "Mega Mansion" built on the old hotel grounds is facing, what goes around comes around. HigelHurst Hotel on north end of Siesta Key Fl was burned down on March 30th, 1917, Rube Allyn was a person of interest in the apparent arson of the Hotel. 

 

Rube Allyn hated his Siesta Key neighbor Harry Higel and Higel's German heritage. Anti-German sentiment in America was strong in 1917, being anti-German became a way of showing patriotism for the American war effort. 3 days after the Higelhurst Hotel was torched on March 30th 1917 President Wilson declared war against Germany and America entered WWI. President Woodrow Wilson's request to Congress for a declaration of war On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress to send U.S. troops into battle against Germany in World War I. "Hotel Higelhurst’s proximity to Rube Allyn’s property have led some to believe he was responsible for the devastating fire, as well as Harry Higel’s murder", Jeff LaHurd said, he is a local historian who oversees the Sarasota County History Center.

The Higelhurst Hotel was on the beach at the entrance to Big Pass and 50 yards from the water. The Higelhurst Hotel and dock were burned down on Friday morn March 30th 1917, Rube Allyn was a person of interest in the arson of the Higelhurst Hotel that stood at the entrance of Big Pass and facing Sarasota Bay. The Hotel caretaker Mrs Mueller left the Higelhurst Hotel on Thursday afternoon March 29th 1917 for Sarasota where she spent the evening with friends. The Higelhurst Hotel which was located at the very north end of Siesta Key, was empty and vacant when torched on March 30th 1917, Rube Allyn lived next door on Gulmead Dr and hated Harry Higel who lived directly across Bayou Louise on the north end of Higel Ave.

Newspaper articles about the Higelhurst Hotel on fire March 30th, 1917 told of how Harry Higel was standing on the Bayfront where Marina Jacks is now and tears where running down his face as he watched his magnificent Higelhurst Hotel at the very north end of Siesta Key burn to the ground. A month later in April 1917, the north bridge to the key was completed, which may have allowed enough time for the fire department to save the building. Rube Allyn was there on the north end of Siesta Key in the early morn of Friday March 30th 1917 when the Higelhurst hotel was torched. Rube Allyn was also the one and only suspect in the brutal pistol whipping of Harry Higel on the north end of Siesta Key on Friday morn January 7th, 1921 that led to Mr Higel's death. Rube Allyn was arrested but a "kangaroo Grand Jury" made up of Rube's newspaper pals and drinking buddies, failed to indict on March 10th, 1021.

Harry Higel's Hotel HigelHurst on Siesta Key opened its doors on March 9, 1915, with more than 200 people attending the grand opening reception. Since the bridge to the key was not finished, ferry boats provided transportation to the hotel about 3 miles in a direct line from the Sarasota wharf, (a man-made structure on Sarasota Bay which provided an area for ships to safely dock), which later became Marian Jacks. The Hotel was burned down on Friday morn March 30th 1917, Rube Allyn was a person of interest in the arson. The caretaker Mrs Mueller left the Hotel on Thursday afternoon March 29th 1917 for Sarasota where she spent the evening with friends. 

The Hotel was empty and vacant, Rube Allyn lived nearby and hated Harry Higel. Rube was there on Siesta Key in the early morn of Friday March 30th 1917 when the hotel was torched. The Higelhurst Hotel on N Siesta Key was overlooking Big Pass with an unobstructed view of the Gulf of Mexico directly across from Lido Beach. The Higelhurst Hotel was on the beach less than 50 yards to the Big Pass waters. The very north end of Bayou Louise was behind the Higelhurst Hotel.

"The Smoking Gun Buried on Siesta Key", Colt Revolver Verified by Sheriff as Possible Link to Murder of Sarasota Mayor Harry Higel. As in other kinds of pistol-whipping, the scalp wounds may be associated with fractures of the skull and even with brain contusions. Twelve Months ago on November 26th, 2019 I turned into the Sarasota County Sheriff Department a loaded gun that appears to have been buried for decades on Siesta Key Fl. I have not reveled the results of the Sheriff Departments investigation concerning the old, rusted, and corroded parts of an antique small frame Colt Police positive revolver (over 100 years old) on Siesta Key buried near a salt water canal off of Higel Ave sometime in 1921, until today. On 3/24/2020 The Sarasota County Sheriff report further states by writer: "I retrieved the weapon from Property and inspected it's parts. Upon review and through my own independent research, I believe, as reported by Warner, these parts are to a Colt revolver produced in the early 1900's".

The Herald Tribune Newspaper in Sarasota did an article about the Higel murder, "100 years later, the murder of popular Sarasota mayor Harry Higel remains unsolved", by Billy Cox, Jan 7th, 2021. The Herald Tribune pointed out that "on March 9, 1921, Rube Allyn was released after a grand jury deliberated for 10 minutes. Sarasota private investigator Bill Warner claims on his website the jury was filled with Allyn’s “newspaper pals and drinking buddies.” Bill Warner says Higel’s injuries are consistent with a pistol-whipping; in fact, he says rusted fragments of a .32 caliber pocket Colt revolver – manufactured between 1907 and 1922 – were recovered near a Givens Street canal in November 2019. He says the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the make and the approximate time range of its manufacture. “You’d never throw away a revolver like that with six live bullets in it unless you’d committed a crime,” Bill Warner says. Like I said this story looks like a script for a block buster movie. see https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2021/01/07/sarasota-mayor-harry-higels-murder-remains-unsolved-100-years-later/6564394002/

 photo credit screenshot Pach Bros 841 Broadway New York NY at this location 1885-1890

RUBE ALLYN WANTED TO BE FAMOUS; Rube Allyn grew up working as a type setter for the small newspaper in Mt Forest Canada but the draw of the big cities of Philadelphia and New York City was too much for Rube, so off he went in 1889 when he was in his 20's. Rube took up drama classes and public speaking, he had professional photos taken at Pach Bros 841 Broadway New York NY, SEE ABOVE, and gave them out to talent agents, Rube wanted to be a star. Ironically the Pach Brothers was a family-run photography studio by German-born brothers Gustavus and Gotthelf Pach, Rube hated Germans. Rube Allyn wanted to be on the stage and in movies, (The Scarlet Letter 1913) he wanted to be famous, he wanted to be a star. Rube Allyn devolved a stage act in New York and hit the road with his long suffering wife Rose and their son, Rube Jr in tow. Rube Allyn loved to see his name in the papers with a review of his stage act. One of the first reviews of Rube Allyn's stage act, when he was 26, was in the Manitoba Free Press Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on March 15 1892. Rube Allyn editor and publisher at the Sarasota Sun from 1913 to 1916.

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Kimoy McDonald boss in Binghamton, Endicott, Ithaca NY narcotics, money laundering case gets 12 years in prison, Media blackout during 3+ years trial.

SECRET SEALED TRIAL HAD NO MEDIA COVERGE; Violent drug dealer Kimoy McDonald, 34, aka 'Kirk' and 'D' and 'Kenny Roq' was convicted in Federal Court on 12/18/2025 of a long laundry list of Drug Charges, Money Laundering, Aggravated ID Theft, Bank Fraud and Conspiracy to  Distribute Narcotics in Binghamton and Ithaca NY during the 3 year 8 month long Federal Trial that took place in Utica and Syracuse NY that began in Binghamton NY on June 23rd, 2022. The east side Binghamton NY drug gang that was run by Kimoy McDonald (May 2019 to June 2022) was further investigated by Special Agent Ryan P. Swift U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), specifically the Syracuse NY Resident Field Office, HSTF New York.  

MEDIA BLACKOUT; None of the information about Kimoy McDonald and his east side Binghamton NY drug gang arrests and trials and convictions was ever published in the Binghamton Press or on local TV like WBNG (Channel 12): The CBS affiliate for the Southern Tier with news on WBNG 12 News or WIVT (Channel 34): Carries the ABC network or WBGH-CD (Channel 34.2): Carries NBC programming. The initial arrest of Kimoy McDonald on June 22nd, 2022 in the parking lot of his apartment complex on Reynolds Rd Johnson City NY never made the local media nor did his subsequent arraignment before local Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric at the Federal Building and US Courthouse 15 Henry Street, Binghamton, NY the very next day on June 23, 2022, all very secret. https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/46318808/USA_v_SEALED. The case was further investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Syracuse NY resident field office Special Agent Ryan P. Swift. Prior drug arrests in Ithaca NY with drugs from the Bronx NY. Two Bronx Men Sentenced; STERLING and VERNON led a drug trafficking organization that brought crack cocaine and heroin from the Bronx to Ithaca, New York, to be sold at prices higher than the drugs would sell for in the Bronx. STERLING and VERNON recruited young men in the Bronx to sell drugs for them in Ithaca. Together with another member of the conspiracy, STERLING and VERNON provided drugs to their workers and collected their drug proceeds.

Sentence: Kimoy McDonald was sentenced to 144 months (12 years) in Federal prison. Restitution: Additionally, Kimoy McDonald was ordered to pay restitution of $443,272.12 to the J.P. Morgan Investment bank he defrauded as part of his money laundering, ID theft operation with the drug proceeds.  

The Mac Baller Brims are a set of the national Bloods gang, primarily based in the Bronx, NY, that established a significant drug trafficking operation in the Binghamton area, leading to major federal law enforcement actions. Active in Binghamton from at least September 2009 through March 2014 and now into 2022, the gang, also known locally as the "MacBallers," distributed large quantities of crack cocaine, powdered cocaine, heroin, and marijuana. The gang acquired drugs mainly from New York City suppliers and used rental vehicles, prepaid cell phones, and a local business, the "17 East" nightclub on Clinton Street, as a "clubhouse" to coordinate their activities. They also used firearms, including handguns, for protection and violence. The Mac Ballers group had a branch in upstate Binghamton that supplied local dealers who sold the drugs on the campus of SUNY Binghamton. That branch was dismantled by authorities.

Violent drug dealer Kimoy McDonald is out of the Bronx NY, most likely he is an associate of the Mac Baller Brims gang a set of the Bloods gang operating primarily in the Bronx and other parts of New York City and in Binghamton NY. BINGHAMTON, NY March 26, 2014—United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian announced that 14 members and associates of the Bloods street gang known as the “MacBallers” were charged today by way of a felony criminal complaint in federal court in Binghamton, New York, with engaging in a drug trafficking conspiracy. SAQUAN JOHNSON, a/k/a “Banga,” a/k/a “Sa,” 23 years old, is a member of the MacBallers gang and is known as an enforcer/shooter who was responsible for the distribution of large amounts of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, heroin, and marijuana to other members of the MacBallers’ drug trafficking conspiracy. The investigation leading to today’s arrests and charges was conducted by members of a task force comprised of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Binghamton, New York; FBI Albany Field Office and FBI New York Field Office; Broome County District Attorney’s Office; Binghamton Police Department; New York State Police; Broome County Sheriff’s Office; Johnson City Police Department; Endicott Police Department; and the U.S. Marshals Service.

"Kimoy McDonald aka 'Kirk' aka Kenny Roq, is an individual from the Bronx, New York, who has been in the news due to his involvement in a significant federal drug case in Binghamton, New York, which concluded with his conviction (plea deal) and sentencing December 18th 2025 in Syracuse NY. The legal proceedings related to this individual were notably sealed for several years, adding a layer of complexity and intrigue to the public record. Here is a detailed elaboration on the public information available regarding Kimoy McDonald, aka 'Kirk', aka 'Kenny Roq'. Federal drug conspiracy case 3:22-cr-00358.

Background and Criminal Enterprise; Kimoy McDonald, aged 34 with a date of birth of September 19, 1991, originally hails from the Bronx, New York. He established and led a 10-member drug gang that distributed substantial quantities of narcotics, including methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl, throughout Broome County, NY, and potentially extending into northern Pennsylvania. Federal drug conspiracy case 3:22-cr-00358 .  

Drug dealer Kimoy McDonald maintained an apartment on Reynolds Rd Johnson City NY (also an apartment in Endicott NY) to store and distribute narcotics in Broome County for at least 2 years, from May 2020 through June 2022. East side drug gang was in operation from part of 2019, all of 2020, all of 2021 and part of 2022. Kimoy McDonald had a home address of 1411 E 233rd St Bronx, NY 10466. Kimoy McDonald aka 'Kenny Roq' was known to drive a dark gray Wrangler Rubicon Jeep with distinctive wheels and tires, (possibly a 2019 or 2020 model). Kimoy McDonald was known to have a firearm in his possession at all times.

 

From detailed information from Federal Court, Northern District of New York Syracuse, (arrest out of Broome County NY), CASE 3:22-cr-00358-DNH-6 USA v. SEALED Date filed: 09/30/2022 of drug dealer Kimoy McDonald aka 'Kenny Roq' revealed that he drove a dark gray Jeep for at least four years, from May 2019 through June 2022. East side drug gang was in operation from part of 2019, all of 2020, all of 2021 and part of 2022 in the Binghamton NY area. Seen above is screenshot photo taken in Oct 2020 of the home address of Kimoy McDonald aka 'Kenny Roq' at 1411 E 233rd St Bronx NY, seen out in front of the house is what appears to be a 2019 or 2020 dark gray Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. 

Drug dealer Kimoy McDonald maintained several apartments in the Broome County NY area from May 2019 to June 2022, one was at an apartment complex on Reynolds Rd Johnson City NY (where he was arrested on June22, 2022) and one was on Monroe St Endic0tt NY with Daniel Tanzini who has yet to be sentenced. SENTENCING MEMORANDUM FOR BINGHAMTON NY DRUG DEALER, 11/13/2025, as to Daniel P. Tanzini Endicott NY (4): Pursuant to the Order of the Hon. David N. Hurd, Senior UDSJ, and letter from Melissa K. Swartz, Esq. requesting an adjournment, the Sentencing as to Daniel P. Tanzini is NOW set for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm in Utica, NY. Daniel P. Tanzini and was in Broome County jail and then they moved him to Utica NY. Appearances required in Court in Utica, NY. Tanzini is in the process of a Plea Deal with the Fed's that would give him prison time of 168 months (instead of Life) and a fine of $69,500 if he pleads Guilty, possible 5 years Probation also offered instead of. Defendant Tanvini is remanded to the custody of the USMS pending sentencing. (co-conspirator with Kimoy McDonald) case 3:22-CR-00358. Back in October 2021, Daniel P. Tanzini, 34, Endicott, NY, was arrested for Tampering with Physical
Evidence (Felony), Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree (Misdemeanor) and Inadequate Plate Lamp (Violation), following a traffic stop. Tanzini was issued Appearance Tickets returnable to the Village of Owego Court NY.

To facilitate his illegal activities and launder the significant amounts of money generated, reportedly thousands of dollars weekly, McDonald utilized a sophisticated money laundering scheme involving the creation of fake businesses and defrauding various banks. Kimoy McDonald maintained an apartment on Reynolds Road in Johnson City, NY, which served as a hub for storing and distributing the narcotics from May 2019 until his arrest  June 22, 2022. 


Arrest, Trial, and Conviction; McDonald's operations came to an end with a series of sweeping arrests of his gang members in June 2022. Following these arrests, the case was unusually kept under a strict seal in the US District Court for the Northern District of New York in Syracuse, meaning the general public and local media outlets were largely unaware of the legal proceedings for over three years. 

The federal trial was protracted, secret, and sealed lasting approximately 3 years and 6 months. On December 18, 2025, the seal was lifted upon his conviction and sentencing. Conviction: Kimoy McDonald was found guilty of a comprehensive list of charges, including various drug charges, bank fraud, money laundering, aggravated ID fraud, and conspiracy to distribute narcotics. Sentence: He was sentenced to 144 months (12 years) in federal prison. Restitution: Additionally, he was ordered to pay restitution of $351,732.00 to the banks he defrauded as part of his money laundering operation. 
Connections to Unsolved Cases; An interesting and somber aspect of the information available online revolves around the timing of McDonald's activities and an unsolved murder in the Binghamton area. Aliza Spencer Murder: On April 21, 2022, 12-year-old Aliza Spencer was shot and killed near corner of Bigelow Street and Chamberlain in Binghamton, NY. The murder case remains unsolved. Kimoy McDonald's Proximity: Public records indicate that Kimoy McDonald, driving a dark gray Wrangler Rubicon Jeep, was present on Bigelow Street multiple times in April 2022 to deliver drugs to a co-conspirator, Kathleen Trynoski, who lived at 147 Bigelow St., Binghamton NY for at least 3 years by April 2022. Kathleen Trynoski appears to have been living at 147 Bigelow St Binghamton NY in April 2022. Anyone with information as to who shot Aliza Spencer is encouraged to contact Binghamton Detectives at 607-772-7080.

PRIOR ARREST: On Friday, January 7th, 2022,  the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant on Murray St., Binghamton. Investigators recovered: 
– Approximately 2.6 Ounces (75 grams) of Methamphetamine
– Approximately 2.7 grams of Heroin
– Approximately $500.00 in suspected drug sale proceeds
– 50 Tabs of LSD
– 38 Suboxone Strips
– Narcotic Packaging Materials. 

Investigators charged Dustin Farrell and Kathleen Trynoski in the investigation. Additionally, NYS Department of Community Corrections and Supervision issued a Parole Violation warrant for Farrell. Arrestee #2: Kathleen Trynoski, 44, living at 147 Bigelow St., Binghamton NY. Charges filed on Kathleen Trynoski:  
– 2 Counts – Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd (sub 1) – a class B Felony 
– 2 Counts – Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd (sub 2) – a class B Felony 
– Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd – (sub 7) – a class B Felony 
– Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th – (sub 2) – a class C Felony. 
– Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th – (sub 1) – a class D Felony.

There is a whole lot more to the story of drug dealer Kimoy McDonald and his east side of Binghamton NY gang that has not been revealed in full, especially the part about Kathleen Trynoski case 3:22-CR-00358 co-conspirator with Kimoy McDonald and who was living at 147 Bigelow St Binghamton NY in April 2022 when Aliza Spencer was shot and killed. SENTENCING MEMORANDUM FOR BINGHAMTON NY DRUG DEALER as to Kathleen Trynoski: case 3:22-CR-00358 (co-conspirator with Kimoy McDonald). Pursuant to the Order of the Hon. David N. Hurd, Senior USDJ, and the request of counsel, the Sentencing as to Kathleen Trynoski IS NOW set for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:00pm in Utica, NY (this is the 4 year anniversary of the murder of Aliza Spencer in Binghamton). Defendant Trynoski is remanded to the custody of the USMS pending sentencing. Anyone with information as to who shot Aliza Spencer is encouraged to contact Binghamton Detectives at 607-772-7080.

Timeline Coincidence: McDonald was reportedly at the specific Bigelow Street address approximately one week before the murder took place. This proximity in time and location has been noted by some private investigators as a potentially relevant, though not officially linked, coincidence in the ongoing investigation of the unsolved murder. In summary, Kimoy McDonald, aka 'Kirk', was the head of a significant drug trafficking operation whose federal conviction recently brought his activities to light, revealing a complex web of crime and an intriguing, potentially related, local mystery. 

 

Kimoy McDonald aka Kenny Roq was widely known to carry a gun, he is seen here at a Atlanta gun range. Back in July 2017 Kimoy McDonald aka 'Kenny Roq', Bronx, New York (known to carry a gun), was one of three men who inadvertently left a bag containing a pistol and over $10,000.00 in cash in a shopping cart at Fairway Market in Stamford Conn. Kimoy McDonald was known to have a firearm on/in his person at all times. Evidence supporting contested sentencing enhancements for Kimoy McDonald in this case 3:22-CR-00358 including a). possession of a dangerous weapon. b). credible threat of violence. DECISION and ORDER as to Kimoy McDonald: ORDERED that 1. The Government's motion(s) for sentencing enhancements are GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART; The Government's request for a two-level sentencing enhancement pursuant to Guideline § 2D1.1(b)(1) for the possession of a firearm in relation to a drug crime is DENIED (he was known to carry a gun).

FEDERAL COURT RECORDS; Full docket text: TEXT Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David N. Hurd in Utica, NY. Sentencing Hearing as to Kimoy McDonald (2) held on 12/10/2025 on Counts 1, 4, 5, 6, 14, 16, 17 of Superseding Indictment 3:22-CR-358. Kimoy McDonald appears with attorney Randi J. Bianco, Supervising AFPD. Court strikes docket entry No. 342, rules on Guideline application and advises of defendant of rights. Defendant's Attorney speaks. Speakers on behalf of defendant. Defendant advised of right to speak. Defendant speaks. Kristen L. Grabowski, AUSA moves sentence. Upon his plea of guilty to Counts 1, 4, 5, 6, 14, 16, 17 of Superseding Indictment 3:22-CR-358, Defendant Kimoy McDonald is sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 144 months (12 years). This term consists of 120 months on Counts 1, 4, 5, 6, and 17, and 24 months on Counts 14 and 16, to run concurrently with each other but consecutively to all other counts, as required by statute. Court recommends defendant participate in substance abuse treatment while incarcerated, as well as be placed in a facility close to his family in Bronx, New York. Supervised Release term of 5 years. This term consists of 5 years on Counts 1, 4, and 6; 3 years on Counts 5 and 17; and 1 year on Counts 14 and 16, all to be served concurrently. The Court then adopts these special conditions and makes them a part of the record.

The Court finds these conditions are necessary and justified in this case based upon the nature of the instant offense, as well as defendant Kimoy McDonald's personal history and characteristics as outlined in detail in the presentence report, and to promote rehabilitation. Additionally, the Court believes substance abuse and financial conditions, including a condition relating to the disclosure of financial information, and a search condition are necessary and justified in this case to ensure compliance with the other conditions of supervision and to facilitate the payment of restitution. 

Restitution is ordered in the amount of $351,732.12 to J.P. Morgan Chase. The Court gives notice that this case involves other defendants; specifically, Sealed Defendant #1, Kyle Holbrook, and Michael Sullivan, who are named in Docket Number 3:22-CR-358 and may be held jointly and severally liable for payment of all or part of the restitution ordered in this case. No Fine or interest is ordered. Special assessment of $700 is ordered, which is due and payable immediately. Defendant shall also forfeit to the United States all right, title, and interest in the full value of the two money judgments as outlined in the Preliminary Order of Forfeiture, representing the unrecovered proceeds regarding Counts 1 and 6. Both parties advised of right to appeal. Defendant is remanded to the custody of the USMS accordance with the sentence imposed. Counts 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15 of Superseding Indictment are dismissed on motion of the Government. Appearances: Kristen L. Grabowski, AUSA for Government; Randi J. Bianco, Supervising AFPD for defendant Kimoy McDonald. (1:30pm - 2:30pm) (Court Lisa Mazzei) (PT McBrearty, CRD) (ptm).

Binghamton drug dealer Kimoy Mcdonald got a 144 month (12 year) federal prison sentence on Dec 18th 2025, as of Feb 14, 2026 he has been transferred to the Lewisburg federal penitentiary, the Big House, in Lewisburg PA about a 3 hour drive to the Bronx NY, so much for him getting prison time close to the Bronx and his pals. Inmates at the medium-security facility face risks of violence,, inconsistent medical care, and, for some, dangerous abrupt discontinuation of mental health medication. Jimmy Hoffa of Teamsters fame and the mob, ranks among the lockup’s most infamous residents. Hoffa was famous before being sent to prison. Others gained notoriety solely because of their crimes. John Gotti, “Teflon Don” and reputed boss of the Gambino Crime Family, served there. Whitey Bulger served there, too. His own exploits are the basis of several films and TV shows, including “Black Mass” starring Johnny Depp and “The Departed,” a Scorcese movie in which Jack Nicholson depicted “Frank Costello,” reportedly loosely based on Bulger. Enoch Johnson and Dutch Schultz, central characters to the show “Boardwalk Empire,” were also inmates at Lewisburg. Paul Vario and Henry Hill are among those depicted serving in “Mafia row” at Lewisburg in yet another Scorcese film, “Goodfellas.” There’s a famous scene from the 1990 flick in which Vario and Hill, portrayed by Paul Sorvino and Ray Liotta, respectively, are among a small group living lavishly by prison standards — drinking wine, cooking steaks, receiving lobsters on ice, slicing garlic with a razor blade. Here’s a look at the time some famous spent in the Lewisburg penitentiary since it opened in 1932 — one of four federal prisons operated by the Bureau of Prisons after it was established in 1930, but the first built specifically for the government agency. Jimmy Hoffa arrived at the front gates of the Lewisburg federal penitentiary on March 7, 1967. Dressed in a two-piece suit, the 54-year-old Teamsters Union boss carried a topcoat over his hands to shield the handcuffs clasping his wrists together. He was described as “visibly shaken” but also said to smile and nod to reporters and photographers gathered to observe his entrance.

UPDATE BINGHAMTON (WBNG) -- On Wednesday January 18th, 2023 at approximately 3:59 p.m. members of the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force took down Taykwann Browne, DOB 05/25/1996, out of Brooklyn NY who was wanted for a homicide by the New York City Police Department, while he was operating a motor vehicle on Binghamton’s East side. Taykwann Browne fled this stop by driving in the direction of a police officer and across a front lawn of a residence and left the area at a high rate of speed. A short time after, Browne was involved in a motor vehicle accident in the area of Eldredge Street and Brandywine Avenue, the operator of the vehicle Browne collided with called 911 and advised which way Brown fled the accident on foot. A short time later Browne was taken into custody by members of the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force on the railroad tracks nearby. Taykwann Browne DOB 05/25/1996 had in his possession during the arrest, one loaded 9mm Ruger brand handgun, approximately 12.9 grams of fentanyl pills and drug paraphernalia items used in the sale and distribution of controlled substances. Taykwann Browne appears to link to Kimoy McDonald, they were both working the same east side of Binghamton NY neighborhood in 2022. 

Taykwann J. Browne, DOB 05/25/1996, was sentenced in Broome County Court on Aug 23rd, 2023 to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty to a charge of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a felony. Browne, who was on parole for a 2015 robbery conviction in Brooklyn, also faces murder charges in New York City, according to the Broome County District Attorney's Office.

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Joseph Nocella, Jr., Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Christopher G. Raia, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), Ricky J. Patel, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (“IRS-CI”), Harry T. Chavis, Jr., and Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), Jessica S. Tisch, joined federal partners on Dec. 10, 2025 to announce the establishment of the Homeland Security Task Force (“HSTF”) New York. Co-led by HSI and the FBI, the HSTF New York will serve as a first-of-its-kind task force that utilizes a whole-of-government approach to identify, disrupt and dismantle criminal cartels, Nicolas Maduro Moros, foreign gangs, and transnational criminal organizations (“TCOs”) in New York (like Mac Ballers) and throughout the United States. 

NOTE* Back in 2018, Calvin Johnson, 42, pleaded guilty in April 2018 to felony counts of drug trafficking conspiracy and possessing a firearm by a convicted felon, all related to the "MacBallers" drug raids in 2012 on Binghamton NY West Side that targeted 14 members and associates of the Bloods street gang. For a second time, the Binghamton man who operated a drug trafficking gang's "clubhouse" is going to federal prison. MacBallers congregated at their "club house," the now-shuttered 17 East club on Clinton Street in Binghamton, according to prosecutors. This time, it's for 35 years, instead of a life sentence. "MacBallers" drug dealer gang members have made Binghamton NY their home away from home (Bronx NY).

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