SHREVEPORT, La. – Aaron McKinney, a.k.a., ‘Dinosaur,’ a 41-year-old man from Shreveport, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution ring, announced Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook.
Between March 2019 and December 2019, law enforcement agents launched an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activities of McKinney and other co-defendants. During the investigation, DEA agents obtained authority to intercept phone calls on a cell phone belonging to a co-defendant. On several occasions, law enforcement agents intercepted phone calls wherein McKinney discussed obtaining methamphetamine, as well as prices, amounts, and meeting locations to purchase the methamphetamine.
At the time of his arrest, McKinney admitted to agents that he was selling and purchasing methamphetamine. On July 27, 2020, McKinney pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The DEA conducted the investigation and Assistant U.S. Attorney Tennille Gilreath prosecuted the case. This is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) operation, which aims to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the highest-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that threaten the United States.
As part of his sentence, McKinney will serve 120 months (10 years) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release. Chief United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. handed down the sentence in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
The OCDETF operation leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. The investigation and prosecution of McKinney’s case are prime examples of the effectiveness of this collaborative approach.
Aaron McKinney, also known as ‘Dinosaur,’ was charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The charges against him were filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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