Fresno, CA – David Edward Hampton Jr., 34, a resident of Taft, California, was indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring with others to distribute pound quantities of methamphetamine, court documents revealed.
According to the indictment, Hampton secured methamphetamine in California for distribution in South Dakota. He regularly used the U.S. Mails to deliver the illicit substance to South Dakota.
Hampton was arrested on March 25, 2014, at his Taft residence, where agents and police executed a search warrant. The investigation was conducted by the Violent Crime Task Force, which includes the Bakersfield Police Department, the Kern County Sheriff’s Department, the Kern County Probation Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Assistant United States Attorney Brian K. Delaney is prosecuting the case. If convicted, Hampton faces a maximum statutory penalty of no less than 10 years up to life in prison and a $5,000,000 fine.
The charges against Hampton are only allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Hampton will face a trial in federal court, where the prosecution will present evidence to support the allegations.
The Violent Crime Task Force worked tirelessly to disrupt the alleged methamphetamine distribution network. Their efforts have led to the indictment of a major player in the illicit trade.
As a result of the investigation, the public can rest assured that law enforcement agencies are committed to eradicating the scourge of methamphetamine trafficking in our communities.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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