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Felony Methamphetamine Trafficking Lands Danville Man 210 Months in Prison
In a harsh verdict, James Edward King, III, a 45-year-old resident of Danville, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 210 months’ imprisonment for methamphetamine trafficking. The sentencing took place on November 29, 2022 in United States District Court.
According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, King was convicted on July 21, 2022 of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams and more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. The investigation began after receiving information that King and his codefendant, Christopher Lee Brown, age 42, of Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, were having a large quantity of methamphetamine delivered through UPS to Union County, Pennsylvania, for distribution.
The Pennsylvania State Police intercepted the shipment and arrested both King and Brown. Brown, who pleaded guilty to the same charges on June 16, 2022, is awaiting sentencing.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence, and making communities safer. The program focuses on fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jaime Keating and Alisan Martin are prosecuting the case.
King’s sentencing marks a significant blow to the methamphetamine trafficking ring that operated in the region. As the community continues to grapple with the effects of substance abuse, cases like King’s serve as a reminder of the severity of the consequences for those involved in such activities.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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