A Cleveland man, Corey Brown, 29, has been indicted for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that involved mailing two kilograms of methamphetamine and nearly two kilograms of cocaine from California to Beachwood in 2017.
Brown, along with co-conspirators Devon Williams and Marquacia Deshawn Morris, worked together to distribute approximately 2214 grams of methamphetamine and 1974 grams of cocaine between June and September 2017. The indictment alleges that Brown shipped parcels containing the drugs via U.S. Mail, which were then accepted and diverted by Morris, a former postal carrier, to Williams.
Williams, of Richmond Heights, is currently serving a sentence of 15 years in federal prison for his role in the operation. Morris, who lived in Woodmere, is serving a sentence of more than eight years in prison. Brown has been indicted on one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.
The investigation into the operation was conducted by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, with assistance from the Willoughby Hills Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin Seabury Gould.
If convicted, Brown’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to this case, including his prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violations. The sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Brown is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The case will proceed to trial, where the prosecution will present its evidence against Brown.
The investigation and subsequent indictment of Brown demonstrate the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat drug trafficking and distribution in the Cleveland area. The use of the U.S. Mail to transport large quantities of illicit substances is a serious concern, and the prosecution of those involved in such activities is a key part of the effort to disrupt and dismantle these operations.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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