Gloversville Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking
A Gloversville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation. Lamont McWhite, 51, was sentenced to 120 months in prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, cocaine base, and fentanyl.
According to court documents, McWhite distributed cocaine on four occasions between June and August 2022. On December 14, 2022, he possessed and intended to distribute approximately 292 grams of methamphetamine, 506 grams of cocaine, 49 grams of cocaine base, and 37 grams of fentanyl.
Senior United States District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby imposed a 5-year term of post-imprisonment supervised release in addition to the prison sentence.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New York Field Division.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ashlyn Miranda prosecuted the case.
McWhite’s sentence is a significant blow to those involved in the methamphetamine trafficking operation. The Gloversville community can rest a little easier knowing that those who would seek to harm them through the sale of illicit substances are being held accountable.
The DEA’s efforts to combat methamphetamine trafficking in the region are a welcome development. The agency’s dedication to protecting our communities from the scourge of methamphetamine is commendable.
The case serves as a reminder that law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to keep our communities safe.
Lamont McWhite’s name will forever be associated with the crimes he committed. His sentence is a testament to the fact that those who engage in such behavior will be held accountable.
The exact date of McWhite’s sentencing was not specified in the press release, but it is clear that he has been held accountable for his actions.
The city of Gloversville, New York, will feel the effects of McWhite’s sentence for years to come.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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