Three Men Sentenced for Marijuana Conspiracy

Three Men Sentenced for Marijuana Conspiracy

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Three men have been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to drug and firearm offenses. Kenneth R. McLemore, 29, of Destin, Justin G. Reimche, 39, of Lorain, Ohio, and Alex A. Mena, 30, of Stockton, California, were found guilty of conspiracy to distribute marijuana. McLemore and Mena were each charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and Mena was charged with possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

On November 29, 2017, a search warrant was executed at a house in Destin, where McLemore, Reimche, and Mena were residing and out of which they were distributing marijuana. Law enforcement officers seized firearms, marijuana, packaging material, scales, and over $32,000 in cash.

The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Alicia H. Forbes prosecuted the case.

Kenneth R. McLemore was sentenced to 106 months in prison on June 7. Alex A. Mena was sentenced to 131 months in prison on July 30. Justin G. Reimche was sentenced to 120 months in prison today. The sentences were announced by Christopher P. Canova, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

“Combatting violent crime is a top priority for my office, the law enforcement community, and our many federal, state, and local law enforcement partners who tirelessly work to keep our communities safe,” said U.S. Attorney Canova.

“ATF’s primary focus is protecting the public by reducing violent crime,” said Special Agent in Charge Daryl McCrary. “ATF continues to aggressively pursue violent offenders and will continue to protect and serve communities with our law enforcement partners.”

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