MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The grim halls of justice were once again filled with the sound of truth as Andrew Frank Lerblance Jr., a/k/a Andrew Frank Lerblance, 66, from Checotah, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine. This guilty plea comes after an investigation that saw the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics work tirelessly to uncover Lerblance’s criminal activities.
According to the charges, on October 3, 2023, Lerblance knowingly distributed 50 grams or more of methamphetamine – a Schedule II controlled substance. The heinous distribution took place within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and it now comes with a severe punishment. If convicted, Lerblance faces up to 40 years in federal prison and a $5 million fine.
The case against Lerblance was brought forth by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. The Honorable Jason A. Robertson, U.S. Magistrate Judge, accepted the plea and has ordered a presentence investigation report to be completed before sentencing is determined. This thorough examination will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
As Lerblance awaits his fate, he remains in the custody of the United States Marshals Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jordan Howanitz represented the United States in this high-stakes legal battle.
This is yet another blow to the methamphetamine trade in Oklahoma. The relentless efforts of law enforcement are making it clear that those who distribute such a dangerous drug will be held accountable for their actions.
Andrew Frank Lerblance Jr.’s guilty plea serves as a stark reminder of the consequences faced by those involved in the illegal distribution of controlled substances.
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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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