New York man accused of trying to sell cocaine in Vermont

A New York man is facing federal drug charges in Vermont.Prosecutors said Errol Richards, 42, is accused of possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute it.Police seized more than 47 grams of cocaine when Richards was arrested on an outstanding warrant, according to court documents.Richards has pleaded not guilty to the charge and is being held until his trial.If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.Court records also show that Richards previously served time after he pleaded guilty to a second-degree murder charge for a 2002 Burlington shooting.

BURLINGTON, Vt. —

A New York man is facing federal drug charges in Vermont.

Prosecutors said Errol Richards, 42, is accused of possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute it.

Police seized more than 47 grams of cocaine when Richards was arrested on an outstanding warrant, according to court documents.

Richards has pleaded not guilty to the charge and is being held until his trial.

If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.

Court records also show that Richards previously served time after he pleaded guilty to a second-degree murder charge for a 2002 Burlington shooting.