Adam Hamilton, 34, a Dixmont man, has been sentenced to 1½ years in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute oxycodone.
A U.S. District Court judge handed down the sentence, which includes 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release, to Hamilton. The sentencing comes after an investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department.
According to court records, the oxycodone conspiracy existed from June 2013 to April 2015. During this time, Hamilton conspired with others to acquire oxycodone in Waterbury, Connecticut and distribute it in Central Maine. He obtained and brought oxycodone tablets to Maine and sold 30 mg tablets to customers for $40 each.
The case was investigated as part of the federal government’s Strategy to Combat the Opioid Epidemic. Acting United States Attorney Richard W. Murphy announced the sentencing, saying that the prosecution is part of a larger effort to combat the growing opioid crisis in Maine and across the country.
Hamilton’s sentence is a significant blow to the opioid trade in Maine, where the opioid epidemic has claimed countless lives. The sentencing serves as a reminder that those who engage in the illicit trade of prescription medications will face severe consequences.
The sentencing is a major victory for law enforcement and a step in the right direction to combat the opioid crisis in Maine. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department worked tirelessly to bring Hamilton to justice, and their efforts have paid off.
Adam Hamilton’s sentencing is a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in the illicit trade of prescription medications. The sentence serves as a warning to others who may be considering engaging in similar activities, and as a source of comfort to those who have been affected by the opioid crisis in Maine.
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Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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