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Defendant Indicted in Crack Cocaine Trafficking Scheme
Columbia, South Carolina – In a blow to the streets of Allendale, Ernest Roberts, a 41-year-old Allendale resident, has been convicted of crack cocaine trafficking in federal court.
According to the indictment, Roberts, also known as “Balla Walla,” sold 26.35 grams of crack cocaine to an informant on February 22, 2016, for $1300.00. The transaction took place while Roberts was standing near 10th Street in Fairfax, South Carolina.
Audio and video evidence presented at trial established that Roberts had discussed the meet on several recorded phone calls with the informant, who was working with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
The SLED Agents testified that they observed the transaction and identified Ernest Roberts as the individual who met with the informant to conduct the controlled purchase.
As a result of his prior convictions for possession with intent to distribute oxycodone and crack cocaine in 2014, possession with intent to distribute marijuana in 2013, and distribution of cocaine in 2006, Roberts faces a statutory sentencing range of up to 30 years in federal prison as a result of his conviction.
This case was investigated by Special Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and Officers with the Allendale Police Department. The case was prosecuted pursuant to 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone’s longstanding partnership with the United States Attorney’s Office to target career criminals in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Colleton, and Allendale Counties in federal court.
Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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