United States Attorney Clint Johnson revealed the grim details of the August Federal Grand Jury’s findings, with Elijah Lee Chandler Jr., 36, from Tulsa, at the center of a methamphetamine distribution plot. Chandler stands accused of attempting to possess more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute, and maintaining a drug-involved premise. The charges against him also include possession of fentanyl, a deadly opioid, which has been a major public health concern in recent years.
The investigation into Chandler’s activities was a collaborative effort between the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Tulsa Police Department, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Nasar will lead the prosecution of this case, which carries serious implications for public safety in the community.
Chandler’s case is one of several announced by the grand jury, indicating a continued focus on drug trafficking and related crimes across Oklahoma. The charges against him underscore the severity of the federal criminal justice system’s response to illegal drug activity.
In addition to Chandler, Nicholas Donell Cotton, 37, from Inola, faces multiple counts including second-degree burglary in Indian Country, theft over $1,000, and wire fraud. Cotton is alleged to have broken into a structure with intent to steal and committed a felony, as well as fraudulent use of stolen credit cards.
Aldo De Leon Mendoza, 38, a Mexican national, faces charges for unlawful reentry into the United States after being previously removed in 2016. His case highlights the ongoing efforts by ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations to combat illegal immigration issues.
Other notable cases include Alexander Douglas Goins, charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, and Chad Allen Haeberle, who faces charges for threatening to assault, kidnap, and murder a Member of Congress, along with cyberstalking. These cases demonstrate the breadth of federal law enforcement’s jurisdiction in investigating and prosecuting serious crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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