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Choudrant Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Distribution in Louisiana
MONROE, La. – A Choudrant man pleaded guilty last week to distributing methamphetamine from his home, U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced.
Christopher Takewell, 38, of Choudrant, La., entered a guilty plea last week before U.S. District Judge Robert G. James, to one count of distribution of methamphetamine.
According to evidence presented at the guilty plea, law enforcement agencies conducted a controlled purchase of 104.65 grams of methamphetamine in January 2014 from Takewell at his home. The residence was searched on January 24, 2014, and the $6,250 used in the controlled purchase was recovered.
Takewell faces 10 years to life in prison, at least five years of supervised release, and a $10 million fine.
A sentencing date of January 5, 2015 was set.
Law enforcement agencies that conducted the investigation include the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Monroe Field Office, the Lincoln Parish Narcotics Enforcement Team, and the Metro Narcotics Unit based in Monroe.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Allison D. Bushnell.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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