Javon Wright, Conspiracy to Distribute Crack Cocaine, Vermont 2023

Rutland Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Crack Cocaine Conspiracy

Javon Wright, a 32-year-old former resident of Rutland, Vermont, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for his role in a crack cocaine conspiracy in the Rutland area. According to the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont, Wright was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on [date] for his crime.

Wright had previously pled guilty to the offense of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. As part of the plea agreement, Wright agreed to the 21-month sentence and the forfeiture of $8,294 in drug proceeds, which were seized from him by the Bennington Police Department during a traffic stop on March 15, 2016.

According to the Government’s allegations, Wright paid individuals in the Rutland area crack cocaine to allow him to stay at their residence and also to help him transport and sell his drugs. Judge Crawford accepted the parties’ recommendation of a 21-month sentence, in part, because of Wright’s drug addiction issues.

This case was investigated by the Vermont State Police Drug Task Force, the Rutland City Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Perella prosecuted this case on behalf of the United States. Wright is represented by Robert Sussman, Esq., of Burlington, Vermont.

Wright’s sentence includes three years of supervised release by the United States Probation Office, which will begin after he serves his term of imprisonment. The forfeiture of $8,294 in drug proceeds is also a part of Wright’s sentence.

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that this case is a reminder of the serious consequences of engaging in illegal drug activity. The Office commends the investigative efforts of the Vermont State Police Drug Task Force, the Rutland City Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their work in bringing Wright to justice.

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