Related Federal Cases
- Gilead Sciences Inc, Fined $202M for Illegal HIV Drug Kickbacks, Ne… · Alabama
- Richard Alexander Murdaugh, Drug Trafficking, Charleston SC, 2023 · Alabama
- Jamie Brown, Federal Drug Trafficking, South Carolina, 2023 · Alabama
- United States v. Eleven Defendants, Drug Trafficking, Sparks GA, 2023 · Alabama
- Marcus Bell Charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl, Baltimo… · Alabama
Hueytown Man Sentenced to 12+ Years on Gun and Drug Charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal judge today sentenced Derray Le’Mon Greene, 22, to 151 months in prison on gun and drug charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson.
Greene pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a machine gun, one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. The ATF investigated the case along with assistance from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael A. Royster prosecuted the case.
According to the plea agreement, on two separate occasions between March 2022 and April 2022, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office had law enforcement encounters with Greene.
On March 29, 2022, a Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in which Greene was the driver. The deputy smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The deputy searched the vehicle and found marijuana, a Glock 9mm pistol with an attached “Glock Switch,” three Glock magazines, one loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition, and two loaded with 15 rounds in each magazine, and a box of 30 rounds of 9mm ammunition inside of a backpack located in the rear floorboard of the vehicle.
On April 8, 2022, JCSO narcotics detectives were conducting surveillance on an apartment complex in Hoover and discovered Greene’s vehicle in the parking lot. While the detectives were talking to Greene, they observed an individual walk down the steps from an apartment carrying a black bag. The individual entered Greene’s vehicle and sat in the passenger’s seat. Detectives approached the vehicle and contacted the individual. There was an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Detectives searched the vehicle and located a Glock 9mm pistol, with an attached “Glock Switch,” under the driver’s side rear seat. The Glock pistol had an extended magazine that was loaded with 39 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Detectives also found a plastic bag containing fentanyl and a plastic bag containing marijuana next to the Glock pistol.
The investigation into Greene’s activities is a clear example of the ongoing issue with gun and drug trafficking in our community. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice.
A U.S. District Court Judge Annmarie C. Axon sentenced Derray Le’Mon Greene to 151 months in prison for his crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS
US NewsUS NewsUS NewsUS News