MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Robert Carl Ward, age 68, of Vian, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime in the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Ward, a Sequoyah County resident, has admitted to possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it to others.
The charges against Ward arose from an investigation conducted by the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. According to authorities, Ward knowingly and intentionally possessed over 575 grams of methamphetamine on January 2, 2024, with the intent to distribute it.
The indictment filed against Ward alleges that he knowingly and intentionally possessed methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it. Ward’s actions are a clear threat to the safety and well-being of the community, and his guilty plea is a significant step towards holding him accountable for his crimes.
Ward’s guilty plea was accepted by the Honorable Gerald L. Jackson, Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. As a result of the plea, Ward has been remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
Assistant United States Attorney Edith Singer represented the United States in this case. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma is committed to combating the scourge of drug trafficking in our communities and will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice.
The guilty plea of Robert Carl Ward is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of methamphetamine trafficking on our communities. As we continue to work to combat this epidemic, it is essential that we hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|
- Source: Official Source ↗
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