MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Wendell Ray Caudle, 51, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, is facing a lengthy prison sentence after admitting to peddling methamphetamine in McCurtain County. Caudle entered a guilty plea to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, a federal charge carrying a maximum of 20 years behind bars and a $1,000,000.00 fine.
The case, prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, stems from an investigation that began on or around December 24, 2019. According to the indictment, Caudle knowingly possessed a quantity of methamphetamine with the clear intention of distributing it. The indictment further alleges that he wasn’t just dealing drugs – he was armed while doing it.
Federal prosecutors revealed that Caudle possessed a .32 caliber Derringer revolver, Model D-32, serial number 286056, “in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.” This firearm charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years *consecutive* to any sentence he receives on the meth charge, and a potential fine of $250,000.00. That’s on top of the already substantial penalties for the drugs themselves.
The McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) teamed up to build the case against Caudle. Details of the investigation have not been fully released, but the collaboration suggests a significant operation targeting drug trafficking in the region. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on any further developments.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Kimberly E. West accepted Caudle’s plea in Muskogee. A presentence investigation report has been ordered to gather information for sentencing. Assistant United States Attorney Nalani Ching skillfully represented the government during the plea hearing, securing a conviction that will likely keep Caudle off the streets for years to come.
Caudle now awaits sentencing, with the length of his incarceration and any additional fines determined by the court. This case serves as a stark reminder that those who profit from poisoning communities with methamphetamine will be aggressively pursued by law enforcement and face the full weight of federal justice. The Grimy Times will provide updates as sentencing approaches.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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