Jamar Dariunte Clay, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Alabama 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Federal agents arrested seven individuals today on drug, gun, and fraud charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley, and Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson.

In November 2023, a federal grand jury indicted ten individuals on drug, gun, and fraud charges. According to the indictment, Jamar Dariunte Clay, 36, of Anniston, was charged with conspiracy to distribute or possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, multiple counts of distribution of methamphetamine, and multiple counts of use of a communication facility to commit a drug trafficking crime.

Jamar Dariunte Clay, 36, of Anniston, faces serious charges including conspiracy to distribute or possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, multiple counts of distribution of methamphetamine, and multiple counts of use of a communication facility to commit a drug trafficking crime. If convicted, the maximum penalty for distribution of a controlled substance and for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime is life in prison.

The investigation was led by the DEA and ATF, along with the Anniston Police Department, Oxford Police Department, 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit, and West Alabama Narcotics Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorneys M. Blake Milner and Brittany Byrd are prosecuting the case.

An indictment contains only charges. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

The following three defendants were already in custody: Michael Gardner Boone, Terrence Antwon Stevens, and Yannick Kenyon Woolf.

Defendant:

• Jamar Dariunte Clay, 36, of Anniston, was charged with conspiracy to distribute or possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, multiple counts of distribution of methamphetamine, and multiple counts of use of a communication facility to commit a drug trafficking crime.

City and state:

Anniston, Alabama

Exact date:

November 2023

Sentence or outcome:

Currently pending

Dollar amounts where applicable:

No dollar amounts were provided in the source.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndal/pr/seven-individuals-arrested-drug-gun-and-fraud-charges