Baltimore, Maryland – A federal jury has found Corey Hammond guilty of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.
Hammond, 30, from Nottingham, was convicted after a trial that featured intercepted coded calls and text messages indicating a large-scale drug deal. One such message read: ‘Don’t Text. We already agreed. We’re on the same page,’ revealing Hammond’s involvement in the scheme.
Evidence presented included nearly 15 kilograms of cocaine and over $520,000 in cash seized from his associates. The intercepted coded cell calls suggested a kilogram exchange for ‘2 Peyton Mannings,’ with an expert interpreting it as a reference to cocaine, given Peyton Manning’s jersey number is 18.
Hammond, who has prior convictions for drug-related offenses, now faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 20 years without parole. The investigation was led by the DEA and local police departments, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Romano and Special Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey Hann prosecuting the case.
Acting United States Attorney Stephen M. Schenning praised the law enforcement agencies for their efforts in this investigation.
The jury’s decision is a significant victory in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in Maryland.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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