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Crime
Preston Brown, Sr., 51, of Woodland, Maine, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for his role in a bath salts distribution conspiracy, according to a recent court ruling. Brown, a resident of Aroostook County, was found guilty of conspiring with others to obtain and distribute the illicit substances.
The case against Brown, who is 51 years old, stems from a multi-year investigation into the distribution of bath salts in Aroostook County. Court records indicate that Brown ordered the substances over the internet from China, both for personal use and to sell to other conspirators. This illicit activity took place between June 2012 and June 2014.
Brown, who was sentenced by Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr., will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison term. He was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine in addition to his time behind bars. The sentence marks a significant development in the ongoing battle against the illicit trade of bath salts in Maine.
Investigation
The investigation into Brown’s activities was conducted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The collaboration between these agencies was instrumental in gathering evidence and bringing Brown to justice.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine praised the efforts of the investigators involved in the case. ‘This sentence demonstrates our commitment to combating the illicit trade of bath salts and other controlled substances,’ said Assistant United States Attorney Andrew McCormack.
Brown’s sentence serves as a reminder of the severe consequences that individuals can face for engaging in illicit activities. The sale and distribution of bath salts can have serious health and social consequences, and law enforcement agencies will continue to work tirelessly to prevent such activities.
For more information about this case, contact Assistant United States Attorney Andrew McCormack at (207) 945-0373.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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