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Bristol Man Sentenced for Meth Trafficking, Gun Charges

A Bristol, Virginia man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his role in a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking operation.

Paul D. Crone, 56, was sentenced to 21 and a half years in prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. According to court documents, Crone conspired with others to traffic approximately 45 kilograms of methamphetamine from Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas into Southwest Virginia for redistribution.

Crone pleaded guilty in May 2021 to one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, one count of possessing with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and one count of conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Fifteen co-conspirators were also charged in the conspiracy.

The investigation into Crone’s operation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel J. Murphy prosecuted the case.

Crone’s sentencing is a significant blow to the region’s methamphetamine trafficking networks. The Western District of Virginia’s efforts to disrupt and dismantle these operations have been ongoing for years, and Crone’s case is a notable example of the progress being made.

The case against Crone serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of methamphetamine trafficking on communities across the country. The sale and distribution of this highly addictive and destructive drug has far-reaching consequences, from individual lives ruined to families torn apart.

With this sentencing, the people of Southwest Virginia can rest a little easier knowing that those responsible for bringing this poison into their community are being held accountable.