James Daniel Bacon, Drug Trafficking, Washington 2024
A man found with drugs, guns, and explosives has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking.
James Daniel Bacon, 35, of Colbert, Washington, was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute 50 Grams of Actual Methamphetamine, to be followed by 5 years on supervised release.
The total sentence is 152 months of imprisonment, including an additional 12 months for violating his supervised release conditions from an underlying 2011 case.
According to court documents, DEA agents developed information that Bacon was in possession of methamphetamine and heroin.
Following his arrest, federal agents searched a storage unit that Bacon was using to store drugs and weapons.
Agents found 2 pounds of methamphetamine, a body armor plate carrier and plates, a velcro 'police' patch for the plate carrier, several weapons including an AR-15 style rifle with a large capacity magazine, a plastic tub with more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, 5 pounds of C-4 plastic explosives, and handcuffs.
'Mr. Bacon was a repeat offender who continued to distribute poison in our neighborhoods,' stated U.S. Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref.
'He also had access to weapons and military-grade explosives that he could use to harm others.'
The case was investigated by the DEA Spokane Task Force, DEA Coeur d'Alene Task Force, assisted by the ATF, FBI and the Spokane Police.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Patrick J. Cashman.
Defendant: James Daniel Bacon
Criminal Charges: Possession with Intent to Distribute 50 Grams of Actual Methamphetamine
City and State: Spokane, Washington
Exact Date: January 23, 2024
Sentence or Outcome: 152 months of imprisonment
Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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