Methamphetamine distribution has landed one Oklahoma man in serious trouble with the law. Branden Ashley Rowell, age 37, of Ada, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A), punishable by not less than 10 years and not more than life imprisonment, a fine up to $10,000,000.00, or both.
The charges against Rowell stem from an incident that occurred on or about June 8, 2016, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma. According to the Indictment, Rowell did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.
The investigation that led to Rowell’s guilty plea was conducted by the Ada Police Department, the District 22 Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. These agencies worked together to gather evidence and build a case against Rowell, ultimately leading to his guilty plea.
The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted Rowell’s plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report. This report will provide the court with more information about Rowell’s background and will help determine his sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Jarrod Leaman represented the United States in this case. The guilty plea is a significant victory for law enforcement and the community, as it holds Rowell accountable for his actions and helps to disrupt the distribution of methamphetamine in the area.
The consequences of Rowell’s actions are severe. He faces a minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life imprisonment, as well as a fine of up to $10,000,000.00. The sentence will be determined at a later date, after the presentence investigation report has been completed and reviewed by the court.
The case against Rowell serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against methamphetamine distribution in Oklahoma. Law enforcement agencies continue to work tirelessly to investigate and prosecute those involved in the distribution of this dangerous drug. The guilty plea of Branden Ashley Rowell is a significant step forward in this effort, and it demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement to keeping the community safe from the dangers of methamphetamine.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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