Francisco Sanchez, Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Arkansas 2016

Defendant Sentenced to 20 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking

In a major blow to methamphetamine traffickers, Francisco Sanchez, a 37-year-old man from Rogers, was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine. The sentence was handed down by the Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks in the United States District Court in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Sanchez was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine, making him the latest in a string of defendants to be held accountable for their role in the devastating methamphetamine epidemic sweeping the nation. According to the plea agreement, on October 13, 2015, deputies from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office approached and detained Sanchez while he was parked at a car wash in Rogers.

A drug detecting canine conducted an open-air sniff on the defendant’s vehicle and alerted for the presence of contraband. Pursuant to this, the vehicle was searched and deputies located two separate packages of methamphetamine and a handgun. The suspected substance was sent to the DEA South Central Laboratory where it was tested and confirmed to be 333.1 grams of actual methamphetamine.

Sanchez was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 11, 2016, and pleaded guilty on May 25, 2016. The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Brandon Carter prosecuted the case for the United States.

“Through unprecedented partnerships with local enforcement, we are making major progress in preventing meth trafficking from taking hold in our community,” said DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Matthew Barden. “This investigation is a compelling example of that success. We will stand firmly to ensure that criminals who peddle in these poisons and wreak havoc in our communities will face consequences for their criminal activities.”

This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of methamphetamine and the importance of holding those responsible accountable. As the Grimy Times continues to shed light on the darkest corners of our society, we remain committed to providing the public with the information they need to stay safe and informed.

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