Eastern District of Oklahoma
Press releases recorded for this federal judicial district.
McAlester Man Sentenced to 269 Months for Irish Mob Drug ConspiracyRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that DAVID DEAN CAGLE, age 33, of McAlester, Oklahoma was sentenced to 269 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release for Drug Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 841(a)(l) and 841(b)(1)(A).
The charge is a result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and coordinated by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) of the Eastern District of Oklahoma. OCDETF is an initiative led and coordinated by the United States Attorney’s Office.
The Investigation revealed that while incarcerated from May 29, 2008, until the date of his indictment, in April, 2015, CAGLE, a member of a criminal gang known as the Irish Mob, was the head of a Drug Trafficking Organization operating from within the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, Oklahoma. While incarcerated, the defendant used his connections within the Irish Mob to obtain cell phones, and would then coordinate the acquisition of approximately 14.5 kilograms of methamphetamine which was ultimately distributed to others outside of the prison system.
The Superseding Indictment alleged that beginning in or about July 2014, the exact date being unknown to the Grand Jury, and continuing until on or about the date of the Indictment, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendants did knowingly and intentionally conspire, confederate and agree together and with others, known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual) and 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal facility at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.
Holdenville Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Bomb Threat to Hughes County CourthouseRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that CALEB TRENT HODGINS, age 20, of Holdenville, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for USE OF TELEPHONE TO COMMUNICATE BOMB THREAT, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 844(e) and 2.
The charge arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hughes County Sheriff’s Department.
The Information alleged that on or about May 21, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, through use of a telephone, maliciously conveyed false information knowing the same to be false concerning an attempt and alleged attempt being made to unlawfully damage and destroy a building, to-wit: the Hughes County Courthouse in Holdenville, Oklahoma, by means of an explosive, in and affecting interstate commerce.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal facility at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.
Two Oklahoma City Men Plead Guilty to Drug ConspiracyRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that BRANDON MICHAEL JONES, age 37 and PHILLIP EARL AMEY, a/k/a Crazy, age 34, both of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, pled guilty to DRUG CONSPIRACY, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(l) and 841(b)(l)(A), punishable by not less than 10 years or more than Life imprisonment, up to a $20,000,000.00 fine or both.
The Indictment alleged that beginning in or about July 2014, the exact date being unknown to the Grand Jury, and continuing until on or about April 7, 2015, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendants, BRANDON MICHAEL JONES and PHILLIP EARL AMEY, a/k/a Crazy, did knowingly and intentionally conspire, confederate and agree together and with David Dean Cagle, Gilbert Espinoza, a/k/a Snow, Jonathan Miranda, Jessica Suzanne Felix, a/k/a Sarah, and others, to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, McAlester Police Department, Checotah Police Department, McIntosh County Sheriff’s Department, District 18 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Marshal Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty pleas and ordered the completion of presentence reports. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled following their completions. The defendants will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.
McAlester Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine ManufacturingRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that JEREMY DAVID STARR, age 39, of McAlester, Oklahoma, pled guilty to MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B), punishable by up to 40 years, up to a $5,000,000.00 fine or both.
The Indictment alleged that on or about June 21, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, JEREMY DAVID STARR, did knowingly and intentionally manufacture 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.
The charges arose from an investigation by the McAlester Police Department and the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Department.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.
Leon Man Arraigned on Charges of Illegal Distribution of A Controlled SubstanceRead the Press Release
The following named individuals have been charged with a federal crime or crimes by the return of an indictment by the Grand Jury. A grand jury Indictment does not constitute evidence of guilt. A grand jury Indictment is a method of bringing formal charges against the defendant. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and may not be found guilty unless evidence establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court. Federal prison sentences are non-parolable.
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that GEORGE WILLIAM RUSSELL, age 38, of Leon, Oklahoma was arraigned in federal court today on charges of Illegal Distribution of a Controlled Substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C).
The Criminal Complaint alleges that on or about May 29, 2015, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, GEORGE WILLIAM RUSSELL did knowingly and intentionally commit the crime of Distribution of a Controlled Substance.
The charges arose from a joint investigation by the Ardmore Police Department, Carter County Sheriff’s Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant was remanded into the custody of the United States Marshal Service.
The statutory range of punishment is not less than up to 20 years imprisonment, up to $1,000,000.00 fine or both.
First Assistant United States Attorney Doug Horn represented the United States.
Durant Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Theft, Embezzlement and MisapplicationRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that LONNIE DALE JOHNSON, age 58, of Durant, Oklahoma, pled guilty to an Information charging him with BANK THEFT, EMBEZZLEMENT & MISAPPLICATION, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 656.
The charges arose from an investigation by Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Information alleged that from in or about 2005, the exact date unknown, until on or about May 28, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, being an officer, director, agent, or employee of, or connected in a capacity with, First Texoma National Bank of Durant, Oklahoma, a bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, with intent to injure and defraud the said First Texoma National Bank of Durant, Oklahoma, willfully misapplied, embezzled, abstracted, and purloined more than $1,000.00 of the moneys, funds, assets or securities entrusted to the custody or care of First Texoma National Bank of Durant, Oklahoma, in that the defendant withdrew cash from the vault of the bank and misapplied, embezzled, abstracted and purloined the funds for his own use or benefit.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea, and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled upon its completion. The defendant will remain on bond pending sentencing.
The statutory range of punishment is not more than 30 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000,000.00 or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the United States.
Two Martinez CA Men Sentenced to 60 Months Probation for Marijuana DistributionRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that ROBERT EDWARD LEE, age 41 and NICOLAS TRINIDAD CARMONA, age 29, both of Martinez, California, were sentenced in federal court today for POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE MARIJUANA, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(D) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2.
LEE was sentenced to 5 years of probation with 6 months home detention and CARMONA was sentenced to 5 years of probation with 8 months home detention.
The Indictment alleged that on or about November 20, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendants did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute less than 50 kilograms of marijuana, a Schedule I controlled substance.
The charges arose from an investigation by the U. S. Customs and Border Protection Aviation Enforcement Agency and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearings.
Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.
Muldrow Man Pleads Guilty to Bomb ThreatRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that ERIC WAYNE LOCKHART, age 30, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, pled guilty to USE OF TELEPHONE TO MAKE BOMB THREAT, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 844(e), which is punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00 or both.
The Indictment alleged that on or about June 15, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendant, ERIC WAYNE LOCKHART, did, through use of a telephone, make a threat to kill, injure and intimidate an individual by means of an explosive, in and affecting interstate commerce.
The charges are a result from an investigation by the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Department and the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled after its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal pending the sentencing hearing.
Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.
Muskogee Man Pleads Guilty to Failure to Register as Sex OffenderRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that STEVE ARBY CHANDLER, II, age 45, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to FAILURE TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDER, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2250(a)(1), 2250(a)(2)(B) and 2250(a)(3).
The charge arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the United States Marshal Service.
The Indictment alleges that from on or about April 3, 2014 until on or about July 3, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and elsewhere, STEVE ARBY CHANDLER, II, defendant herein, an individual required to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, after having received a felony conviction from the State of Michigan on or about January 31, 1990, for the felony offense of Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd Degree, traveled in interstate commerce and knowingly failed to register and update his registration as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.
The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion.
The statutory range of punishment is not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States.
Durant Woman Pleads Guilty to $585,000 Tribal EmbezzlementRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that CARMA LYNN ELLIOTT, age 45, of Durant, Oklahoma, pled guilty to an Information charging her with EMBEZZLEMENT FROM INDIAN TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1163.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Information alleged that from on or about March 26, 2005 and continuing through April 2, 2011, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant with intent to convert them to her use, did knowingly retain $585,397.15 of moneys, funds and credits belonging to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, a tribal organization.
The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea, and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled upon its completion. The defendant will remain on bond pending sentencing.
The statutory range of punishment is up to 5 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00 or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States.
Whitesboro Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Distribution and Ammunition PossessionRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that KENNY RAY SMITH, age 52, of Whitesboro, Oklahoma, pled guilty to POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE METHAMPHETAMINE, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841 (b)(1)(C), punishable by not more than 20 years imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000.00 fine or both and FELON IN POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00 or both.
The Indictment alleged that on or about February 13, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.
It was further alleged that on or about February 13, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, ammunition which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and the District 16 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty pleas and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.
Muskogee Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Material Involving Sexual Exploitation of MinorsRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that PAUL BENJAMIN STONE, age 34, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to POSSESSION OF CERTAIN MATERIAL INVOLVING THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252(a)(4)(B) and 2252(b)(2), punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
The Indictment alleged that between on or about August 1, 2013, and on or about April 16, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, PAUL BENJAMIN STONE, did knowingly possess and attempt to possess matters which contained visual depictions and the production of said visual depictions involved the use of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct and had been transported in interstate commerce by computer.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion.
Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.
Hugo Man Found Guilty of Felon in Possession of ExplosiveRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that KENNETH JAMES HEBERT, a/k/a Keno, age 51, of Hugo, Oklahoma was found guilty, by a federal jury, for being a FELON IN POSSESSION OF EXPLOSIVE, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 842(i)(1), 844(a)(1) and 2. The jury trial began on Monday, September 21, 2015 and concluded on September 22, 2015 with the guilty verdict.
Evidence at trial proved that in or about January 2014, the exact date being unknown to the Grand Jury, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted in the District Court of Choctaw County, Oklahoma, for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, an explosive, to-wit: ATLAS SF Electric Blasting Caps, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.
The verdict obtained was the result of an investigation by the Hugo Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the trial and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant was remanded into custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
The statutory range of punishment is not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
Assistant United States Attorneys Chris Wilson represented the United States.
Oklahoma City Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine DistributionRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that TIMOTHY CRAIG BOXFORD, age 43, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, pled guilty to POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE METHAMPHETAMINE, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A).
The charge arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The Indictment alleges that on or June 21, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.
The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion.
The statutory range of punishment is up to Life imprisonment, up to a $20,000,000.00 fine or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States.
Wilburton Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm PossessionRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that BRIAN DWAIN JORDAN, age 40, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, pled guilty to FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
The charges are a result of an investigation by the Hartshorne Police Department, the Latimer County Sheriff’s Department and the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Department. The defendant was indicted in August, 2015.
The Indictment alleged that on or about June 15, 2015 and continuing to on or about June 16, 2015, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of presentence report. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.
Two Hugo Individuals Plead Guilty to Methamphetamine Distribution and Firearm PossessionRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that MICHAEL DANGELO JOHNSON, age 27, and LACEY SHARELL FREEMAN, age 27, both of Hugo, Oklahoma, pled guilty in federal court.
JOHNSON pled to one count of POSSESSION OF FIREARM IN FURTHERANCE OF DRUG TRAFFICKING CRIME, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c), punishable by not less than 5 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
FREEMAN pled guilty to POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE METHAMPHETAMINE, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C), punishable by not more than 20 years imprisonment, up to $1,000,000.00 fine or both.
The charges are a result of an investigation by the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendants were indicted in August, 2015.
The Indictment alleged that beginning on or about June 30, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, LACEY SHARELL FREEMAN, did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.
It is also alleged that on or about June 30, 2015, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, MICHAEL DANGELO JOHNSON, did knowingly possess a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty pleas and ordered the completion of presentence reports. The defendants will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States.
Sallisaw Man Sentenced to 54 Months for Firearm and Ammunition PossessionRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that CLINTON JAMES JONES, age 34, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma was sentenced to 54 months imprisonment for FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM AND AMMUNITION, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).
The charge arose from an investigation by the Sallisaw Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The defendant pled guilty in April, 2015.
The Indictment alleged that on or about March 14, 2015, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant CLINTON JAMES JONES, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm and ammunition.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal facility at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.
Okay Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm and Ammunition PossessionRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that WILLIAM JAMES SMITH, Jr., a/k/a Jimmy, age 35, of Okay, Oklahoma, pled guilty to FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM & AMMUNITION, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
The charges are a result of an investigation by the United States Marshal Service, District 27 Drug Task Force and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. The defendant was indicted in August, 2015.
The Indictment alleged that on or about February 26, 2015, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, WILLIAM JAMES SMITH, Jr., a/k/a Jimmy, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm and ammunition, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of presentence report. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States.
Muskogee Woman Sentenced to 60 Months Probation, $42,000 Restitution for Making False StatementRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that DENISE WOODARD, age 59, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 5 years probation for MAKING A FALSE STATEMENT, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001(a)(2). WOODARD was also ordered to pay $42,684 in restitution.
The charge arose from an investigation by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General. The defendant pled guilty to an Information in June, 2015.
The Information alleged that on or about February 1, 2012, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly make and cause to be made a materially false, fictitious, and fraudulent statement and representation in a matter within the jurisdiction of the Department of Veteran Affairs, an agency of the United States, in that on a Department of Veteran Affairs form known as "Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Report" DENISE WOODARD stated she was receiving no income, when in truth and fact, as defendant well knew, she was receiving pension benefits from another source.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the hearing.
Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.
Muskogee Man Sentenced to 168 Months for RobberyRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that MATTHEW EUGENE TRIPLETT, age 44, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 168 months imprisonment, followed by 36 months of supervised release for CONSPIRACY TO INTERFERE WITH COMMERCE BY ROBBERY, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1951.
The charge arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Violent Crime Task Force. The defendant pled guilty in May, 2015.
The Indictment alleged that from on or about January 15, 2014, through on or about January 22, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, MATTHEW EUGENE TRIPLETT, conspired with others, known and unknown to the grand jury, to commit robbery, which unlawfully obstructed, delayed, and affected commerce.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal prison at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the United States.
Sallisaw Man Sentenced to 52 Months, $4,800 Restitution for Wire Fraud, Uttering A Counterfeiting Security and Identity TheftRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that CHRISTOPHER JACOB FROEHLICH, age 29, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 28 months imprisonment on three counts of Wire Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1343 and one count of UTTERING A COUNTERFEIT SECURITY WITH INTENT TO DECEIVE, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 513(a). FROEHLICH was also sentenced to 24 months on two counts of AGGRAVATED IDENTITY THEFT, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1028A(a)(1) which were ordered to run consecutive to the other charges. The defendant was ordered to pay $4,851 restitution.
The charges arose from an investigation by the United States Postal Inspector and the United States Secret Service. The defendant was indicted in September, 2014.
The Indictment alleged that from December 25, 2013 to March 24, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendant devised a scheme and artifice to defraud and to obtain money and property by means of materially false and fraudulent pretenses, representations and promises. It was part of the scheme that the defendant used his computer to create fraudulent accounts at various financial institutions. The defendant created these fraudulent accounts using the identities of other persons without their permission. The defendant also created and uttered counterfeit checks.
The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the hearing. The defendant remains in the custody of the United States Marshal pending transportation to the designated federal facility at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.
Tulsa Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of A Counterfeit ObligationRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that CHELBI GEORGE, age 42, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, pled guilty to POSSESSION OF A COUNTERFEIT OBLIGATION, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 472.
The charge arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the United States Secret Service.
The Indictment alleges that on or about May 5, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, CHELBI GEORGE, did with intent to defraud, possess counterfeit obligations of the United States.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion.
The statutory range of punishment is not more than 20 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Melody Nelson represented the United States.
Davis Man Serving Sentence for Bank Fraud Arraigned for Threatening Retaliation Against WitnessRead the Press Release
“The following named individual has been charged with a federal crime or crimes by the return of an indictment by the Grand Jury. A grand jury Indictment does not constitute evidence of guilt. A grand jury Indictment is a method of bringing formal charges against the defendant. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and may not be found guilty unless evidence establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court. Federal prison sentences are non-parolable.”
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that ROY LYNN WESBERRY, age 57, of Davis, Oklahoma was arraigned in federal court today on charges of Threatening to Retaliate Against a Witness, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1513(b)(1).
The Criminal Complaint alleges that from on or about August 12, 2015, and continuing until August 25, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendant did willfully and knowingly threaten to engage in conduct to cause bodily injury to another person with intent to retaliate against any person for the attendance of a witness at an official proceeding or any testimony given in an official proceeding.
The defendant was indicted in February 2014 and charged with Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349 and 4 counts of Bank Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1344 and 2. A jury found WESBERRY guilty of the charges in October 2014. He was sentenced to 87 months in prison on August 12, 2015.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearings. The defendant was remanded into the custody of the United States Marshal Service.
The statutory range of punishment is up to 30 years imprisonment, up to $250,000.00 in fines or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Melody Nelson represented the United States.
Four Eufaula and Checotah Individuals Plead Guilty to Drug ConspiracyRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that KERENSA KAELENE MARA, age 38, JAMES WESTLEY RADFORD, age 28, MARQUIS WAYNE BRANDT a/k/a Mark Brandt, age 40, all of Eufaula, Oklahoma and REBEL LYNN CRABTREE, age 47, of Checotah, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Drug Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846.
Charges arose from an investigation by the Navarro County Sheriff’s Department in Texas, the District 18 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General. The defendants were indicted in July 2015.
The Indictment alleged that beginning in or about October 2014 and continuing to in or about January 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendants knowingly and intentionally agreed together, with each other, and with other persons known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to illegally obtain Schedule II and IV controlled substances by means of presenting fraudulent prescriptions to pharmacies and conspired to possess with intent to distribute and distribute Schedule II and IV controlled substances.
As part of the conspiracy the defendants would obtain stolen prescription pads, legitimate DEA numbers and copies of doctor’s signatures from the Jack C. Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center, for the purpose of forging prescriptions of controlled substances. The defendants would recruit people to present those forged prescriptions on their behalf in return for pay and then distribute the fraudulently obtained illegal drugs or trade illegal drugs for other drugs.
MARA and CRABTREE both are former employees at the Jack C. Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Muskogee.
The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty pleas and ordered the completion of presentence reports. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled following their completions.
The statutory range of punishment is up to 20 years imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000 fine or both.
First Assistant United States Attorney Doug Horn represented the United States.
Muskogee Man Sentenced to 57 Months for Firearm PossessionRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JORDAN WAYNE PARKS, age 24, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 57 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).
Charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant was indicted in March, 2015 and pled guilty in April, 2015.
The Indictment alleged that on or about June 17, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal prison at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States.
Ravia Woman Sentenced to 60 Months Probation, $78,000 Restitution for Theft of Government FundsRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that MARNITA CAROL FOSTER a/k/a Marnita Carol Parker, age 48, of Ravia, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 5 years of probation and ordered to pay $78,939.50 in restitution for THEFT OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641.
The charge arose from an investigation by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General. The defendant pled guilty in March, 2015.
The Indictment alleged that on or about October 16, 2009, and continuing until on or about May 1, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, defendant MARNITA CAROL FOSTER a/k/a Marnita Carol Parker, did knowingly and willfully embezzle, steal, and purloin money of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a department or agency of the United States, namely, Department of Veterans Affairs Dependency and Indemnity Compensation payments to which she knew she was not entitled, having a value in excess of $1,000.00.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing.
Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the United States.
Lithia, Georgia, Man Sentenced to 40 Months, $148,000 Restitution for Possession of Counterfeit SecuritiesRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that TORY DERREL LARKINS, age 30, of Lithia, Georgia, was sentenced to 40 months imprisonment, followed by 36 months of supervised release for POSSESSION OF COUNTERFEIT SECURITIES, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 513(a). The defendant was also ordered to pay $148,975.03 in restitution.
The charge arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the United States Secret Service. The defendant pled guilty in April, 2015.
The Indictment alleges that on or about October 9, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, TORY DERREL LARKINS, defendant herein, knowingly possessed counterfeit securities, to wit: counterfeit checks purported to be genuine checks of MTW Creations, LLC, drawn on an account at Bank of America, an organization which operates in interstate commerce, with intent to deceive another.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal facility at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the United States.
Lindsey Man Sentenced to 15 Months, $81,000 Restitution for Wire FraudRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that CODY DILLON CORDELL, age 27, of Lindsey, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for WIRE FRAUD, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1343. The defendant was also ordered to pay $81,343.24 in restitution.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant pled guilty in April, 2015.
The Information alleged that on or about March 13, 2013 to on or about March 15, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendant, CODY DILLON CORDELL devised and intended to devise a scheme and artifice to defraud Action Petroleum Services Corp. to obtain money and property by means of materially false and fraudulent pretenses, representations and promises.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the hearing.
First Assistant United States Attorney Doug Horn represented the United States.
Claremore Woman Sentenced to 36 Months Probation for Embezzlement and Theft from Indian Tribal OrganizationRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that LANA CAROLE KELLEY, age 38, of Claremore, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 36 months of probation with 6 months of home confinement for EMBEZZLEMENT AND THEFT FROM INDIAN TRIBAL ORGANIZATION, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1163.
Charges arose from an investigation by the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant was indicted in March, 2015 and pled guilty in April, 2015.
The Indictment alleged that between on or about March 10, 2010 and on or about May 21, 2012, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, LANA CAROLE KELLEY, did embezzle, steal, knowingly and willfully convert to her own use or the use of another and willfully misapply in excess of $1,000.00 of moneys, funds and credits which was then intrusted to the custody and care of an employee of Choctaw Nation Healthcare, an Indian tribal organization.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing.
Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.
Ardmore Woman Sentenced to 60 Months Probation, $86,000 Restitution for Theft of Government FundsRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that PATRICIA ANN RABORN age 56, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 5 years of probation and ordered to pay $86,289.50 in restitution for Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 641 and 2.
The charge arose from an investigation by the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General. The defendant pled guilty in January, 2015.
The Indictment alleged that beginning in or around July 2006, and continuing until in or around February, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and willfully embezzle, steal, and purloin money of the Social Security Administration, namely, Social Security Disability Income payments to which she knew she was not entitled, having a value in excess of $1,000.00. The Indictment further alleged that beginning in or around March 2005, and continuing until in or around October, 2012, the defendant had knowledge of the occurrence of an event affecting the right to receive or continue to receive Social Security Disability Income payments.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing.
Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the United States.
Welling Man Sentenced to 108 Months, $236,000 for Drug ConspiracyRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that IAN ALEXANDER BOWLINE, age 29, of Welling, Oklahoma was sentenced to 108 months imprisonment, followed by 36 months of supervised release for Drug Conspiracy and Interstate Travel or Transportation in Aid of Racketeering Enterprises.
The defendant was found guilty by a federal jury in March, 2015. That jury also recommended a money judgment of $236,700.00 which represented an amount equal to the value of Oxycodone pills BOWLINE caused to be diverted by his illegal activity.
Evidence at trial proved that beginning in or about 2010, and continuing until the date of the service of a search warrant at BOWLINE’S residence on May 7, 2013, BOWLINE lead an organization aimed at obtaining Oxycodone by utilizing false prescriptions manufactured by BOWLINE and distributed to other coconspirators who, in turn, presented the false prescriptions to pharmacies and obtained 90 to 120 count Oxycodone pills at 30 mg dosages per pill. The false prescriptions generated by BOWLINE, contained DEA physician license numbers, and were printed on special watermark paper used by physicians when writing prescriptions.
The false prescriptions were presented to pharmacies in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. The evidence presented at trial included items seized from a search of BOWLINE’S residence. Agents seized a computer, laptop, and thumb drives which contained approximately 90 blank prescriptions in a format used to produce and print the prescriptions and 50 completed prescriptions that had been illegally passed at pharmacies within and outside Oklahoma. Prosecutors also presented approximately 25 false prescriptions that had been filled by various pharmacies and identified as being manufactured and signed by BOWLINE. During the course of the trial, evidence was presented that Bowline was responsible for the diversion of approximately 28,000 Oxycodone pills.
The charges are a result of an investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and was coordinated by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) of the Eastern District of Oklahoma. OCDETF is an initiative led, and coordinated by, the Office of the United States Attorney.
The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal prison at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.
Two Individuals Indicted in August 2015 Federal Grand JuryRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the August 2015 Federal Grand Jury.
“The following named individuals have been charged with a federal crime or crimes by the return of an indictment by the Grand Jury. A grand jury Indictment does not constitute evidence of guilt. A grand jury Indictment is a method of bringing formal charges against the defendant. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and may not be found guilty unless evidence establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court. Federal prison sentences are non-parolable.”
PAUL DANIEL MORRISON, age 55, of Poteau, Oklahoma
Theft Of Government Funds
Forfeiture AllegationThe Indictment alleges that beginning in or about December, 2011, and continuing until on or about July 9, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, defendant PAUL DANIEL MORRISON, did willfully and knowingly steal and purloin money of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a department or agency of the United States, namely, Department of Veterans Affairs Monthly Non-Service Connected Pension Benefits payments to which he knew he was not entitled, having a value in excess of $1,000.00.
The charge arose from an investigation by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General. The charge is in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641, punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace
WILLIAM JAMES SMITH, Jr., age 34, of Okay, Oklahoma
a/k/a "Jimmy"Felon In Possession Of Firearm & Ammunition
Forfeiture AllegationThe Indictment alleges that on or about February 26, 2015, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, WILLIAM JAMES SMITH, Jr., a/k/a Jimmy, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm and ammunition.
The charge arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department, the United States Marshal Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. The charge is in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris
Muskogee Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Tax Fraud and Failure to Pay $500,000 in TaxesRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that DAVID ALLEN EDWARDS, age 69, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to an Information charging him with WIRE FRAUD, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1343; TAX FRAUD, in violation of Title 26, United States Code, Section 7206(1) and FAILURE TO ACCOUNT FOR AND PAY EMPLOYMENT TAXES OWED, in violation of Title 26, United States Code, Section 7202.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation Division.
The Information filed on July 6, 2015, alleged that on or about January 9, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendant devised and intended to devise a scheme and artifice to defraud Children's Clinic, PLLC to obtain money and property in the amount of $403,307.09 by means of materially false and fraudulent pretenses, representations and promises.
Further investigation revealed that on or about June 2, 2011, the defendant willfully made and subscribed a false 2010 Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, which contained and was verified by a written declaration that it was made under the penalties of perjury, and which he did not believe to be true and correct as to every material matter, in that he knowingly reported a false Adjusted Gross Income by failing to report $116,610.00 in additional income that was fraudulently obtained from Children’s Clinic, PLLC.
Agents also discovered that Office Medic, Inc., which is owned and operated by the defendant, withheld payroll taxes from its employees' paychecks, including federal income taxes, Medicare and social security taxes but failed to send $534,342.09 in withholdings to the Internal Revenue Service.
The Honorable Frank H. Seay, Senior District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea, and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled upon its completion. The defendant will remain on bond pending sentencing.
The statutory range of punishment is up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00 or both.
First Assistant United States Attorney Doug Horn represented the United States.
Davis Man Sentenced to 87 Months, $3.2 Million Restitution and $3.2 Million Judgment for Bank FraudRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that ROY LYNN WESBERRY, age 55, of Davis, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 87 months imprisonment, $500 Special Monetary Assessment, $3,216,031.22 in restitution, and $3,200,000 Money Judgment in federal court.
The defendant was indicted in February 2014 and charged with Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349 and 4 counts of Bank Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1344 and 2. A jury found WESBERRY guilty of the charges in October 2014.
The jury also found that the defendant should forfeit $3,200,000.00 in assets as part of any sentence imposed.
The Indictment alleged that from on or about February 1, 2011, through February 28, 2011, the exact dates unknown to the Grand Jury, ROY LYNN WESBERRY, defendant herein, and others unknown and known to the Grand Jury, knowingly conspired, agreed and confederated to execute and attempt to execute, a scheme and artifice to defraud First National Bank of Davis, a federally insured national bank.
Testimony at the trial established that WESBERRY and W.A. “Dub” Moore, President of First National Bank of Davis (FNB), committed bank fraud in an attempt to hide from bank examiners, large amounts of loans to WESBERRY from First National Bank of Davis.
Additional evidence proved that during a bank examination on February 7, 2011, the Office of Comptroller of Currency (OCC) discovered the WESBERRY loans. Those loans caused the bank to be critically undercapitalized and on March 11, 2011 FNB was closed and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was named receiver of the bank.
W.A. “Dub” Moore pled guilty to bank fraud on February 24, 2014, and was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment.
The charges are a result from an investigation by the United States Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over hearing. The defendant will report to the Bureau of Prisons on September 29, 2015, where he will serve his nonparolable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney’s Melody Nelson represented the United States.
Tahlequah Man Sentenced to 37 Months for Failure to Register as Sex OffenderRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that DARRELL DEWAYNE PERRY, age 55, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 37 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release for FAILURE TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDER, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2250(a)(1), 2250(a)(2)(B) and 2250(a)(3).
The charge is a result of an investigation by the United States Marshal Service. The defendant was indicted in December, 2014.
The Indictment alleged that from in or about October 2014 until on or about November 20th, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and elsewhere, DARRELL DEWAYNE PERRY, defendant herein, an individual required to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, after having received felony convictions from the State of Oklahoma, Muskogee County, on or about September 14, 1998, for the offenses of Rape First Degree, Rape by Instrumentation and Sodomy, traveled in interstate and foreign commerce and knowingly failed to register and update his registration as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal facility in which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.
Muskogee Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Firearm PossessionRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JOHNATHAN LOCKE DAVIS, age 35, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 70 months imprisonment, followed by 36 months of supervised release for FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).
Charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Violent Crime Task Force. The defendant was indicted in February, 2015 and pled guilty in March, 2015.
The Indictment alleged that on or about November 2, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, firearms, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal facility in which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the United States.
Nashoba Man Pleads Guilty to Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily InjuryRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that DERRICK CASEY FRY, a/k/a Derrek Casey Fry, age 35, of Nashoba, Oklahoma, pled guilty to ASSAULT RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1153, 1151 and 113(a)(6), punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
The charge is a result of an investigation by the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant was indicted in July, 2015.
The Indictment alleged that from on or about the 23rd day of June, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Indian Country, within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, the defendant, DERRICK CASEY FRY, a/k/a Derrek Casey Fry, an Indian, assaulted James Belvin, resulting in serious bodily injury.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered a presentence report to be completed. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.
Idabel Man Pleads Guilty to Failure to Register as Sex OffenderRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JIMMY LEWIS PERKINS, age 50, of Idabel, Oklahoma, pled guilty to FAILURE TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDER, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2250(a)(1), 2250(a)(2)(B) and 2250(a)(3), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
The charge is a result of an investigation by the United States Marshal Service. The defendant was indicted in June, 2015.
The Indictment alleged that from a date uncertain in or about 2013, the exact date being unknown to the Grand Jury, until on or about March 12, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and elsewhere, the defendant, an individual required to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, after having received a felony conviction from the State of Oklahoma, in McCurtain County, on or about September 8, 2004, for the offense of Lewd Molestation, traveled in interstate and foreign commerce and knowingly failed to register and update his registration as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered a presentence report to be completed. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.
Durant Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft by Officer or Employee of Gaming Establishment on Indian LandsRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that CRYSTAL DEANN AIRINGTON, age 40, of Durant, Oklahoma, pled guilty to THEFT BY OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES OF GAMING ESTABLISHMENT ON INDIAN LANDS, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1168(b) and 2, punishable by not more than 20 years imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000.00 fine or both.
The Indictment alleged that from in or about January, 2012 to on or about December 15, 2012, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, CRYSTAL DEANN AIRINGTON, defendant herein, while an employee of the Choctaw Nation Casino and Resort, did embezzle, abstract, purloin, willfully misapply, and take and carry away in excess of $1,000.00 of moneys belonging to the Choctaw Nation Casino and Resort, an Indian gaming establishment operated by the Choctaw Nation in Indian Country, pursuant to an ordinance or resolution approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain on bond pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.
Tahlequah Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine DistributionRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that DEREK ALLEN CLELL HORNEY, age 30, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, pled guilty to POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE METHAMPHETAMINE, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A)(viii), punishable by not less than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $10,000,000.00 fine or both.
The Indictment alleged that on or about November 14, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute fifty (50) grams or more of Methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule II controlled substance.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Tahlequah Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.
Haworth Man Pleads Guilty to Use of Telephone to Make Bomb ThreatRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that STANLEY RAY MIXON, age 39, of Haworth, Oklahoma, pled guilty to USE OF TELEPHONE TO MAKE BOMB THREAT, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 844(e), punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
The Indictment alleged that on or about April 2, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendant, STANLEY RAY MIXON, through use of a telephone willfully made a threat to unlawfully damage and destroy a building, to-wit: the United States Post Office in Idabel, Oklahoma, by means of an explosive, in and affecting interstate commerce.
The charges arose from an investigation by the McCurtain County Sheriff’s Department, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.
Four Muskogee Defendants Plead Guilty to Drug ConspiracyRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced the guilty pleas of four (4) defendants in federal court.
KEVIN BERNARD GREEN, age 35, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Drug Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A), punishable by not less than 10 years or more than Life imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000,000.00 or both.
ELIJAH ALFRED MAYES, JR., age 35, JAZZ ELLINGTON PIERCE, age 28, and ANDREANA LYNN HILL, age 38, all of Muskogee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Drug Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B), punishable by not less than 5 years or more than 40 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000,000.00 or both.
The Indictment alleged that the defendants coordinated and orchestrated the transportation of cocaine from source locations to the Eastern District of Oklahoma and used telephones, cellular and otherwise, to conduct and carry out the organization’s objectives.
The charges arose from a joint investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, the Muskogee Police Department, the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Department and the United States Marshal Service.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty pleas and ordered the completion of presentence reports. Sentencings will be scheduled following their completions. The defendants will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.
Calera Man Pleads Guilty to Theft by Officer or Employee of Gaming Establishment on Indian LandsRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that STEVEN KYLE DUDLEY, age 21, of Calera, Oklahoma, pled guilty to THEFT BY OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES OF GAMING ESTABLISHMENT ON INDIAN LANDS, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1168(b) and 2, punishable by not more than 20 years imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000.00 fine or both.
The Indictment alleged that on or about July 8, 2013 until July 21, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, STEVEN KYLE DUDLEY, defendant herein, while an employee of the Choctaw Nation Casino and Resort, did embezzle, abstract, purloin, willfully misapply, and take and carry away in excess of $1,000.00 of moneys belonging to the Choctaw Nation Casino and Resort, an Indian gaming establishment operated by the Choctaw Nation in Indian Country, pursuant to an ordinance or resolution approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain on bond pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.
Beggs Man Pleads Guilty to Firearms PossessionRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that BYRON WAYNE LADNER, age 51, of Beggs, Oklahoma, pled guilty to FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).
The charge is a result of an investigation by the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant was indicted in December, 2013.
The Indictment alleged that between in or about December, 2012, and November 19, 2013 within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered a presentence report to be completed. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.
Roland City Employee Sentenced to 6 Months, $100,000 Restitution for Theft of Federal Program FundsRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that JOETTA TYLER-HYDE, age 54, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment, followed by 6 months on home detention and 3 years of supervised release for Theft of Federal Program Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 666. The defendant was also ordered to pay $100,505.66 in restitution.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Information alleged that from in or about July, 2009, through in or about January, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, JOETTA TYLER-HYDE, the defendant herein, being an employee of the City of Roland, said organization receiving in any one year period from 2009 through 2013, benefits in excess of $10,000.00 from the United States, embezzled, stole, and intentionally misapplied property worth at least $5,000.00 which was under the care, custody and control of such organization.
The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the hearing. The defendant was ordered to report to the Bureau of Prisons on September 15, 2015, where she will serve her nonparolable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.
Tahlaquah Man Pleads Guilty to Providing Contraband in PrisonRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that NATHAN LEON STANLEY BENALLY-SAM, age 21, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, pled guilty to PROVIDING CONTRABAND IN PRISON, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1791(a)(1).
The charge is a result of an investigation by the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Department and the United States Marshal Service. The defendant was indicted in June, 2015.
The Indictment alleged that on or about February 5, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendant, NATHAN LEON STANLEY BENALLY-SAM, did knowingly and intentionally attempt to provide marijuana, to an inmate in a prison.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered a presentence report to be completed. The defendant will remain on bond pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.
Five Individuals Indicted in July 2015 Federal Grand JuryRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the July 2015 Federal Grand Jury.
“The following named individuals have been charged with a federal crime or crimes by the return of an indictment by the Grand Jury. A grand jury Indictment does not constitute evidence of guilt. A grand jury Indictment is a method of bringing formal charges against the defendant. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and may not be found guilty unless evidence establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court. Federal prison sentences are non-parolable.”
ERIC WAYNE LOCKHART, age 30, of Muldrow, Oklahoma
Use Of Telephone To Make Bomb Threat
The Indictment alleges that on or about June 15, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did, through use of a telephone, make a threat to kill, injure and intimidate an individual by means of an explosive, in and affecting interstate commerce. The charge arose from an investigation by the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 844(e), punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson
DERRICK CASEY FRY, age 35, of Nashoba, Oklahoma
a/k/a DERREK CASEY FRYAssault With A Dangerous Weapon
Assault Resulting In Serious Bodily InjuryThe Indictment alleges that on or about the 23rd day of June, 2015, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Indian Country, within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, the defendant, an Indian, assaulted James Belvin with a dangerous weapon, with the intent to do bodily harm which resulted in serious bodily injury. The charges arose from an investigation by the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1153, 1151 and 113(a)(3) and Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1153, 1151 and 113(a)(6), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow
JAVONTE SHAWN ALEXANDER, age 23, of Brooklyn, New York
MALIK AIULU ANDREWS, age 19, of Oxnard, California
JAMES RODNEY SIMS, age 27, of Douglasville, Georgia
Possession Of Fifteen Or More Counterfeit Access Devices
The Indictment alleges that on or about April 24, 2015, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendants, each aiding and abetting the other, knowingly possessed fifteen (15) or more access devices as defined in Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1029(e)(1), 1029(e)(2) or 1029(e)(3), which are counterfeit or unauthorized access devices, with said activity affecting interstate commerce.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the United States Secret Service. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1029(a)(3) and 2, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,00.00 or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Melody Nelson
Ten Individuals Sentenced in Operation "Battle of Honey Springs"Read the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced the sentencings of 11 defendants in federal court.
The following were sentenced to Drug Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846:
MICHAEL A. METZKER, a/k/a "LURCH", age 37, of Checotah, Oklahoma, was sentenced on May 27, 2015, to 281 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release.
MICHAEL W. METZKER, a/k/a "CHIC", age 59, of Checotah, Oklahoma, was sentenced on June 30, 2015, to 120 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release.
MARGARET CASEY, age 46, of Checotah, Oklahoma, was sentenced on June 30, 2015, to 78 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release.
JACKIE DALE BRUMLEY, age 45, of Noble, Oklahoma, was sentenced on July 1, 2015 to 168 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release.
CORNELL TYLEIZ HARVEY, age 30, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release.
SUNNY ANN MARTINEK, age 39, of Norman, Oklahoma, was sentenced on July 1, 2015 to 70 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release.
Those sentenced for Conspiracy, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371 are as follows:
DEREK PARK, age 32, of Checotah, Oklahoma, was sentenced on June 30, 2015, to 60 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
SHAWNA VANZANT, age 33, of Henryetta, Oklahoma, was sentenced on June 30, 2015, to 46 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
SCOTT WESLEY DUNCAN, age 39, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was sentenced on July 1, 2015, to 46 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
LACEY RENEE PARK, age 31, of Checotah, Oklahoma, was sentenced on July 1, 2015, to 121 months imprisonment, followed by 4 years of supervised release, for Possession with Intent to Distribute 50 grams or more of a Methamphetamine mixture, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(a)(1)(B) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2.
The Indictment filed on June 11, 2014, alleged that beginning in or about April 2013, up to and including April, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendants, did willfully and knowingly combine, conspire, confederate and agree together, and with other persons known and unknown, to Possess with Intent to Distribute and Distribute Methamphetamine.
Michael A. Metzker, a member of the Universal Aryan Brotherhood (UAB), was incarcerated in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections from December 24, 2009, until January 8, 2014. Beginning in or before April 2013, up to an including January 8, 2014, Michael A. Metzker utilized cellular telephones, illegally smuggled into the prison, to coordinate the acquisition and distribution of methamphetamine in Eastern Oklahoma. Upon release from incarceration up to and including April 14, 2014, Michael A. Metzker and his coconspirators continued to acquire and distribute methamphetamine within Eastern Oklahoma.
The charges arose from a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Indian Affairs, McAlester Police Department, the Muskogee Police Department, the Checotah Police Department, the Eufaula Police Department, the Stigler Police Department, Districts 18, 23, and 25 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office, the McIntosh County Sheriff’s Office, the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, United States Department of Homeland Security, and the United States Marshal Service. The investigation was coordinated by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) of the Eastern District of Oklahoma. OCDETF is an initiative led, and coordinated by, the Office of the United States Attorney.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearings. All defendants were remanded into the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal facility in which they will serve their nonparolable sentences.
Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.
McAlester Man Sentenced to 188 Months for Methamphetamine DistributionRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that EDDIE A. BROWN, age 42, of McAlester, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 188 months imprisonment and 5 years supervised release for Distribution of Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A).
The charge is a result of an investigation by the District 18 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The defendant was indicted in September, 2014 and pled guilty in November, 2014.
The Indictment alleged that on or about March 20, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule II Controlled Substance.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal prison at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.
Henryetta Man Sentenced to 188 Months for Methamphetamine DistributionRead the Press Release
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that TRAVIS L. SMITH age 32, of Henryetta, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 188 months imprisonment and 4 years supervised release for Distribution of Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B).
The charge arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.
The Indictment alleged that on or about October 22, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal facility in which he will serve his nonparoleable sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.