Jason Moreira, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Rhode Island 2020

Rhode Island Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Jason Moreira, 39, of Providence, was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine.

According to court documents, on September 2018, Moreira sold 56.5 grams of methamphetamine for $2,000 to an individual, which was monitored by law enforcement and seized by authorities.

Moreira pleaded guilty on May 22, 2020, to possession with intent to distribute and distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

As part of a larger investigation, more than two-dozen firearms, including three AK-47 and two AR-15 assault rifles, along with significant quantities of heroin, fentanyl, crack cocaine, and methamphetamine were seized.

Many of the individuals arrested as a result of the investigation were members of or associated with street gangs.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Terrence P. Donnelly.

The sentence was announced by United States Attorney Aaron L. Weisman, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division Joseph R. Bonavolonta, and Special Agent in Charge of the Boston Field Division of ATF Kelly D. Brady.

Moreira was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison to be followed by 4 years' supervised release.

Mandatory Facts: Defendant: Jason Moreira, Crime: Possession with intent to distribute and distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, City and State: Providence, Rhode Island, Date: May 22, 2020, Sentence: 60 months in federal prison and 4 years' supervised release, Dollar Amount: $2,000.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ri/pr/meth-dealer-sentenced-five-years-prison