A 43-year-old St. Louis man pleaded guilty to federal gun and drug offenses in a U.S. court.
Lamondra Beckley, 43, of St. Louis, Missouri, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Beckley has been under federal indictment since April 6, 2021. As part of his guilty plea, Beckley admitted that on March 11, 2021, he possessed approximately 114 grams of methamphetamine, which he intended to sell to a customer at a gas station in Fairview Heights, Illinois, before being arrested by DEA agents.
At the time of his arrest, Beckley also possessed a Taurus Model 709 Slim handgun. Beckley has a prior felony conviction that prohibits him from lawfully possessing a firearm.
Sentencing is scheduled for November 10 at 10:00 a.m. in East St. Louis. Under federal law, Beckley faces at least 5 years imprisonment. United States District Judge David W. Dugan will determine any sentence after considering the federal sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.
Beckley is one of two co-defendants named in the indictment. The other man – Deandre Young, 42, of St. Louis – is charged with aiding and abetting Beckley in the possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and with possessing a Beretta Model .25 Panther handgun in furtherance of the offense.
Beckley is currently awaiting sentencing and faces a minimum of 5 years in prison. The case against Beckley and Young is being investigated by the DEA in Fairview Heights. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel T. Kapsak is prosecuting the case.
Beckley’s guilty plea comes after a federal indictment was issued against him on April 6, 2021. The indictment charges Beckley with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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