Las Vegas Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Methamphetamine in Missouri
Gregory Simms, 33, of Las Vegas, Nevada, pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine in Missouri.
On June 13, 2020, St. Charles County police stopped Simms for driving a vehicle 80 miles per hour in a 60 miles per hour zone on eastbound Interstate 70 between Bryan Road and Highway K.
A subsequent search of Simms’ vehicle revealed 377 grams of methamphetamine. Simms admitted to the officer he was transporting “ice,” a slang term for crystal Methamphetamine, to St. Louis.
This is not the first time Simms has been involved in illicit activities. The exact extent of his prior offenses is not immediately known. However, it is clear that Simms poses a significant threat to public safety.
Simms faces a maximum of 40 years imprisonment and a mandatory minimum of five years. This severe sentence reflects the gravity of his crimes.
The investigation was conducted by the St. Charles County Police Department with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration. The work of these law enforcement agencies helps keep our communities safe from the scourge of illicit substances.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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