Jamestown Meth Kingpin Sentenced to 4.7 Years

A 42-year-old Jamestown man, Joshua Doud, has been handed a 4.7-year sentence for his role in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution scheme, according to a recent announcement from U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross.

Doud was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine, a charge that carries significant prison time. The sentencing hearing took place in front of U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara, who ultimately decided to sentence Doud to time served, which totals 56 months.

The investigation that led to Doud’s conviction was a collaborative effort between the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the Jamestown Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The probe, which was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation, aimed to disrupt and dismantle high-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who handled the case, revealed that between February and May 2019, investigators made four controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Doud. Three of these purchases were conducted at Doud’s Jamestown residence, further implicating him in the crime.

The OCDETF Program, which the operation is a part of, uses a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.

The successful investigation and subsequent conviction of Doud are a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in Chautauqua County. The county’s residents can rest easier knowing that these agencies are working tirelessly to keep their communities safe from the scourge of methamphetamine.