A Harrisburg man described as a danger to the community was sentenced to a long prison term for conspiracy and distribution of cocaine and crack.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Dawan Maynard, 41, of Harrisburg, was sentenced by Senior United States District Judge William Caldwell to 25 years in prison. Judge Caldwell noted that Maynard’s criminal history, including violence and firearms, demonstrated his danger to the community.
Maynard’s extensive prior periods of incarceration had failed to deter him from reengaging in criminal conduct. He has prior convictions for robbery and attempted murder.
Maynard was convicted by a jury in April 2013, alongside co-defendant Michael Morris, 46, of Harrisburg. Morris was sentenced to 262 months in prison in September 2013. Judge Caldwell noted Morris’s three prior drug trafficking convictions during the sentencing proceeding.
The three-year investigation into Maynard’s activities was spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Administration in conjunction with the Dauphin County Drug Task Force. The indictment charged Maynard and his co-conspirator with using threats of violence and intimidation to acquire cocaine from other area drug traffickers.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office publicly acknowledged and thanked the law enforcement agencies who assisted in the investigation and successful prosecution, including the Dauphin County Criminal Investigation Division, Middletown Bureau Police Department, Lower Paxton Township Police Department, Harrisburg Bureau of Police, and the Pennsylvania State Police. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Michael Consiglio.
Maynard’s sentencing serves as a reminder of the importance of holding accountable those who pose a threat to public safety. His lengthy prison term reflects the severity of his crimes and the risk he posed to the community.
As the Grimy Times continues to investigate and report on crime in the region, we remain committed to shedding light on the actions of those who engage in illicit activities and the efforts of law enforcement to bring them to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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