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Vallejo Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Crack Cocaine Possession
A harsh sentence was handed down to a Vallejo man who was found guilty of possessing crack cocaine for distribution. Lewis Clarence McCutcheon, 51, of Vallejo, was sentenced on Thursday, October 20, to nine years in prison for possessing crack cocaine for distribution, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.
According to court documents, on June 15, 2017, officers executed a search warrant at McCutcheon’s home in Vallejo and seized over 1.83 kilograms of powder cocaine and 1.56 kilograms of crack cocaine packaged for sale, as well as two digital scales and packaging materials.
The evidence collected during the search revealed the extent of McCutcheon’s operation, with a significant amount of drugs and materials used for distribution. This case is a prime example of the dangers of drug trafficking and the severe consequences that come with it.
The investigation that led to McCutcheon’s sentencing was a joint effort between the Berkeley Police Department’s Special Investigations Bureau, the FBI’s Solano County Violent Crimes Task Force, and the Solano County District Attorney’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney David W. Spencer prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence, and making our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The program focuses on fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
McCutcheon’s sentence serves as a reminder of the importance of combating drug trafficking and the consequences that come with it. The community can rest assured that efforts are being made to keep them safe.
Defendant: Lewis Clarence McCutcheon
Criminal Charges: Possessing crack cocaine for distribution
City and State: Vallejo, California
Exact Date: October 20, 2021
Sentence or Outcome: Nine years in prison
Case Details: This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) and involved a joint investigation by the Berkeley Police Department, the FBI, and the Solano County District Attorney’s Office.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence, and making our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The program focuses on fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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