A Tulsa man has been taken off the streets after pleading guilty to a string of serious charges, announced U.S. Attorney Trent Shores. Charles Dean Studie, 36, was found guilty of drug conspiracy, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
The guilty plea was made before U.S. District Judge John F. Heil on April 30, 2021. Studie’s actions contributed to Oklahoma’s deadly methamphetamine problem, and authorities are pleased that he will no longer be able to distribute the drug. ‘Methamphetamine continues to be Oklahoma’s most deadly drug, and Charles Studie contributed to that problem,’ said U.S. Attorney Trent Shores.
Studie admitted that starting in June 2019, he conspired with others to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. He provided methamphetamine and cash to other individuals to promote and further their drug-dealing operation, which was staged out of Tulsa public housing. Studie’s participation required the participation, direction, and action of others, and all parties worked together for their shared mutual benefit.
Furthermore, Studie, a felon, admitted to possessing a Jennings .25 auto caliber semi-automatic pistol and a Jimenez, .22 LR caliber semi-automatic pistol, in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. ‘Methamphetamine continues to negatively impact the citizens of Oklahoma. The conviction of Charles Studie is another step forward in ridding the streets of individuals who would sell this destructive drug that has destroyed Oklahoma lives for decades,’ said Tulsa County Sheriff Vic Regalado.
The investigation was conducted by the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Nassar and Aimee Cooper are prosecuting the case. The guilty plea is a significant step forward in the fight against drug trafficking in Oklahoma.
Tulsa County Sheriff’s Deputies that make up the Tulsa Housing Authority Community Enhancement Unit pursued this investigation as part of their responsibility to ensure the safety and security of the families that live within the Tulsa Housing Authority complexes. The Community Enhancement Unit (CEU) was created through a partnership between the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office and the Tulsa Housing Authority.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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