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Ruston Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution
In a significant blow to the illicit drug trade in Lincoln Parish, Gale Allen Schoonover, 55, of Ruston, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
On March 14, 2014, Schoonover was arrested after returning from Dallas, where he had obtained methamphetamine to sell in Lincoln Parish. Law enforcement agents received information about Schoonover’s activities and monitored his whereabouts until the arrest.
According to the evidence presented at his guilty plea on August 19, 2014, Schoonover possessed a total of 105.62 grams of pure methamphetamine as well as 1.735 kilograms of marijuana.
The investigation was conducted by the DEA and the Lincoln Parish Narcotics Enforcement Team. Assistant U.S. Attorney Allison D. Bushnell prosecuted the case.
As part of his sentence, Schoonover will also serve three years of supervised release.
This case serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat the illicit drug trade in our communities.
The sentencing of Gale Allen Schoonover is a significant step in holding individuals accountable for their involvement in the distribution of methamphetamine.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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