HAGÅTÑA, GUAM – Cramer Chennaux, 30, is headed to federal prison after receiving a 57-month sentence today for trafficking methamphetamine on Guam. The sentence, handed down in District Court, includes three years of supervised release and 100 hours of community service. Acting U.S. Attorney Shawn N. Anderson announced the conviction, a significant win for federal law enforcement on the island.
Chennaux was initially charged on May 25, 2016, with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute. He later pleaded guilty to an Information charging him with the same offense, a violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C). The case stemmed from a tip-off to authorities regarding a large quantity of the drug allegedly held by Chennaux at a local hotel.
Law enforcement moved in, and the search of Chennaux’s hotel room yielded a substantial haul: over 122 grams of methamphetamine, boasting a purity level of 99 percent. That’s enough ice to poison a lot of lives. Alongside the drugs, officers also discovered $7,200.00 in cash, which was immediately subject to administrative forfeiture – meaning the feds kept it.
The investigation wasn’t a solo effort. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) took the lead, with crucial support from the Superior Court of Guam Marshals Division, the Guam Superior Court Probation Office, the Guam Police Department, and the U.S. Marshals Service. This case demonstrates what can be accomplished when multiple agencies pool resources to tackle drug trafficking.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Clyde Lemons, Jr. skillfully prosecuted the case, guiding it through the legal process and securing the conviction. Beyond the prison sentence and supervised release, Chennaux will also have to pay a mandatory $100 assessment fee. More importantly, a federal drug conviction disqualifies Chennaux from receiving certain federal benefits – a permanent consequence of his criminal choices.
This sentencing sends a clear message: bringing large quantities of methamphetamine onto Guam will result in serious federal prison time. The Grimy Times will continue to follow federal crime on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, exposing the underbelly of illicit activity and holding those responsible accountable.
Related Federal Cases
Key Facts
- State: Guam
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
🔒 Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
Browse More
MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS
Drug TraffickingDrug TraffickingDrug TraffickingDrug Trafficking