SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – In a shocking turn of events, a local man has been charged with methamphetamine trafficking and firearms possession. According to sources, Bradley Blas, 24, of Springfield, Mo., was indicted on charges related to a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Greene County, Mo.
The indictment alleges that Blas participated in a conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine in Greene County from Aug. 31, 2016, to March 16, 2017. The indictment also charges Blas with one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of the drug-trafficking conspiracy and in furtherance of the possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute on March 16, 2017.
Blas allegedly possessed a Ruger .380-caliber semi-automatic pistol during the incident. In addition to the conspiracy, Blas is charged with drug-trafficking and firearms offenses that occurred on three separate occasions.
Blas is also charged with one count of possessing 50 grams or more of meth to distribute and one count of being a felon in possession of firearms on Aug. 31, 2016. Blas allegedly possessed a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic pistol, a Glock .380-caliber semi-automatic pistol, a Heritage Manufacturing .22-caliber revolver and an FIE .25-caliber semi-automatic pistol.
Blas is also charged with one count of possessing 500 grams or more of meth to distribute and one count of being a felon in possession of firearms on March 15, 2017. Blas allegedly possessed a Ruger .223-caliber semi-automatic rifle, a DPMS .223-caliber semi-automatic rifle and a Springfield Armory .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol.
Blas is also charged with one count of possessing 50 grams or more of meth to distribute and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm on March 16, 2017. Blas allegedly possessed a Ruger .380-caliber semi-automatic pistol.
Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Blas has two prior felony convictions for assault and prior felony convictions for distributing a controlled substance and stealing a motor vehicle.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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