Lamar Young, 28, Sentenced to 14 Years for Cocaine Trafficking in Maine
Lamar Young, a 28-year-old man from Lewiston, Maine, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Young was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge George Z. Singal on [Date] in Portland, Maine.
According to court records, Young and other individuals sold cocaine base out of an apartment in Lewiston between late 2012 and early 2013. The group transported cocaine from Massachusetts to Maine, converted it into cocaine base when necessary, packaged it for distribution, and sold it to others.
Young’s arrest in March 2014 at an apartment in Lewiston revealed a loaded Hi-Point .380 caliber pistol in his bedroom. The gun was found in a dresser drawer along with a digital scale and several plastic bags containing cocaine powder and cocaine base.
Young was found to have possessed the pistol for the purpose of protecting the drugs and himself from those who might seek to take the drugs. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Lewiston Police Department, and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
Assistant United States Attorney Craig M. Wolff represented the government in this case. Young’s supervised release will last for five years after his prison sentence. The sentence handed down to Young serves as a reminder of the gravity of cocaine trafficking and the consequences that come with it.
The Lewiston Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency all played crucial roles in bringing Young to justice. Their tireless efforts to combat cocaine trafficking have made a significant impact on the community.
This case showcases the dedication of law enforcement agencies to protect the citizens of Maine from the dangers of cocaine trafficking. The sentence handed down to Young serves as a deterrent to others who might consider engaging in similar activities.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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