A convicted meth trafficker has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being caught with nearly two pounds of methamphetamine in southeast Missouri.
Lee Roy Foley III, 39, of Kennett, Missouri, pleaded guilty in January in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
According to court documents, Foley was involved in a traffic stop on Nov. 18, 2022, near Advance, Missouri, where a deputy from the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office spotted him trying to conceal a bag containing an assortment of pills. Foley was also driving with a suspended license.
During the stop, the deputy discovered 849 grams of methamphetamine, approximately two pounds of marijuana, and two chocolate bars containing the psychedelic Psilocybin. Foley admitted to engaging in the drug trade in southeast Missouri.
The Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office and the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Hunter prosecuted the case.
In handing down the 10-year sentence, U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. emphasized the severity of Foley’s crimes and the impact they had on the community.
Foley’s sentence is a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in methamphetamine trafficking. As our nation continues to grapple with the opioid epidemic, it’s more important than ever to hold those responsible for these crimes accountable.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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