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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Dustin L. Holden, 34, of Joplin, Mo., has been sentenced to 22 years and nine months in federal prison without parole for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and for illegally possessing firearms.
Holden pleaded guilty on Feb. 13, 2024, to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, and one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.
According to court documents, Holden admitted that he sold methamphetamine to co-defendant Britton D. Friday, 42, of Nixa, Mo., and others for approximately $350 per ounce (28 grams).
On Jan. 11, 2022, Friday was stopped by a Christian County, Mo., sheriff’s deputy while driving a Dodge Avenger in Ozark, Mo. He was found to be in possession of 32.8 grams of methamphetamine and subsequently arrested.
During a search of Holden’s residence on Feb. 10, 2022, law enforcement officers found a black zippered case containing 187.9 grams of pure methamphetamine. Officers also discovered a Taurus 9mm handgun, a Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun, a Poly Tech 7.62mm rifle, a Ruger AR15 rifle, and an Anderson Manufacturing AR15 lower assembly, which was reported stolen.
Friday was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison without parole on July 16, 2024, after pleading guilty to his role in the drug-trafficking conspiracy. He admitted to purchasing a total of 1.6 kilograms of methamphetamine from Holden.
This case was prosecuted by Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney Randall D. Eggert. It was investigated by the Christian County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department, the Jasper County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department, the Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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