Derek Evans, Crack Cocaine Possession for Distribution, Wisconsin 2020
Derek Evans, 32, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sentenced to 33 Months for Crack Cocaine Possession
A 32-year-old Milwaukee man was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for possessing 28 grams or more of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute.
According to the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Wisconsin, Derek Evans was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson on [no date specified] in Madison, Wisconsin.
On February 7, 2020, officers with the Dane County Narcotics Task Force arrested Evans after he sold crack cocaine to an undercover agent and a confidential informant.
At the time of his arrest, the defendant had approximately 60 grams of crack cocaine in his pants.
In sentencing Evans, Chief Judge Peterson noted that the amount of crack cocaine found in the defendant’s possession was not consistent with one-time distribution, and instead reflected that he was exploiting the addiction of others.
The charge against Evans was the result of an investigation conducted by the Dane County Narcotics Task Force and Madison Police Department. The prosecution of the case has been handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Taylor L. Kraus.
Evans will serve his 33-month prison term followed by 3 years of supervised release.
The case highlights the ongoing struggle with illicit drug use and distribution in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. Law enforcement agencies continue to work towards preventing the sale and distribution of crack cocaine and other dangerous substances.
Derek Evans, the defendant, is currently serving his sentence. No further information is available at this time.
**Mandatory Facts:**
Defendant: Derek Evans
Criminal Charge: Possessing 28 grams or more of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute
City and State: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Exact Date: February 7, 2020 (arrest), [no date specified] (sentencing)
Sentence: 33 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release
No dollar amounts were mentioned in the source material.
Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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