California Man Sentenced in Massive Marijuana Ring

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California Man Sentenced in Massive Marijuana Ring

Arcata, California resident Jaymar Stanton Adams, 30, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for his role in a massive marijuana conspiracy and money laundering scheme in South Dakota.

According to court documents, Adams was the last of seven defendants to be sentenced in the case, and his sentence comes after a lengthy investigation by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office in California.

Adams was convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance and was sentenced on March 24, 2014, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier. He will also serve 4 years of supervised release and forfeit $50,000 to the United States, which he acquired as a result of his illegal activities.

The investigation revealed that between the summer of 2008 and July 2012, Adams was involved in a conspiracy to illegally distribute marijuana in South Dakota and elsewhere. During his involvement, he personally grew, harvested, obtained, and illegally distributed marijuana, exchanging it for cash and accepting at least $50,000 in cash payments.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Connie Larson prosecuted the case, and Adams was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. This case serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against marijuana trafficking and money laundering in our region.

The sentencing of Adams brings closure to this case, but it also highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to combat these types of crimes.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota will continue to prioritize the prosecution of individuals involved in marijuana trafficking and money laundering, working to disrupt and dismantle these organizations and bring those responsible to justice.

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