BILLINGS — In a shocking turn of events, 23-year-old Dejon Anthony Duncan of Billings, Montana has been charged with cocaine possession, a misdemeanor. The arrest comes after a lengthy investigation into a major drug trafficking ring in the Billings area.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Duncan pleaded guilty to a superseding information charging him with possession of cocaine, a misdemeanor. This admission may lead to a maximum of one year in prison, a mandatory minimum $1,000 fine to a maximum $100,000 fine, and one year of supervised release.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Cavan presided over the hearing and set sentencing for April 19. Duncan was detained pending further proceedings, indicating that his involvement in the drug trafficking ring is being closely monitored.
The government alleged in court documents that in 2019, Duncan was residing in Billings and possessed cocaine. This revelation has sparked concerns about the growing presence of illicit substances in the community.
Fellow defendants in the case, including William Maurice Newkirk, Anthony Marcos Chadwell, Djavon Lamont King, and Mario Juan Drake, have all pleaded guilty to charges in the case and are awaiting sentencing. The investigation was a collaborative effort between the FBI, the Billings Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Agency.
The prosecution team, led by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Zeno B. Baucus, Bryan T. Dake, and Benjamin D. Hargrove, has been working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice. As the sentencing date approaches, the community remains vigilant, eager to see justice served.
Duncan’s guilty plea serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of drug trafficking. As the case unfolds, it is clear that the Billings community will not tolerate such activities.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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