Gregory Lewis, Crack Cocaine Distribution, Vermont 2021

Grimy Times has learned that Gregory Lewis, a 25-year-old resident of Williston, Vermont, has been charged with distributing crack cocaine in early 2021. Lewis is scheduled to appear remotely this afternoon for an initial appearance before the Hon. Kevin J. Doyle, United States Magistrate Judge.

According to court records, law enforcement utilized a confidential informant to purchase approximately one ounce of crack cocaine from Lewis on two separate occasions in January and February of 2021. This evidence, along with further investigation, led to the execution of search warrants on Lewis’ residence in Williston and a storage unit in South Burlington, Vermont linked to Lewis on March 29, 2021.

During the searches, agents seized over $20,000 of suspected drug proceeds, three handguns, a rifle, and ammunition. One of the handguns, a Glock Model 45 pistol, had previously been reported stolen. In a post-arrest interview, Lewis admitted to agents that during the execution of the warrant, he had flushed over 700 grams of cocaine down the toilet.

The United States Attorney emphasizes that the charges against Lewis are merely accusations and that he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted of the charged offenses, Lewis could face up to twenty years in prison, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and a period of federal supervised release.

Acting United States Attorney Jonathan A. Ophardt is prosecuting the case for the government. The Federal Public Defender’s Office is representing Lewis. This case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Burlington Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, with assistance from the Vermont State Police.

As the investigation unfolds, Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on this developing story. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

Defendant: Gregory Lewis, 25, of Williston, Vermont

Criminal Charges: Distribution of Cocaine Base

City and State: Williston, Vermont

Exact Date: January and February 2021 (crime date)

Sentence or Outcome: Faces up to 20 years in prison, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and a period of federal supervised release

Dollar Amounts: Over $20,000 in suspected drug proceeds seized

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