Muskogee, Oklahoma – A shocking case of methamphetamine manufacturing has rocked the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Jeremy David Starr, a 39-year-old resident of McAlester, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE.
The charges were brought forth by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, alleging that on or about June 21, 2015, Starr knowingly and intentionally manufactured 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.
The case was the result of an investigation by the McAlester Police Department and the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States in this matter.
Starr’s guilty plea was accepted by the Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee. As a result, Starr will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
The charges against Starr carry a sentence of up to 40 years, a fine of up to $5,000,000.00, or both. This is a serious case that highlights the dangers of methamphetamine manufacturing and the importance of law enforcement efforts to combat it.
Starr’s sentencing will be scheduled following the completion of a presentence report. The outcome of this case will serve as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in such illicit activities.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma is committed to ensuring that those who engage in methamphetamine manufacturing are held accountable for their actions.
Defendant: Jeremy David Starr
Criminal Charges: MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE (Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B))
City and State: McAlester, Oklahoma
Date: June 21, 2015
Sentence: Up to 40 years, up to $5,000,000.00 fine or both
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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