U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken sentenced 33-year-old Zak Harris to 72 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Following his release, Harris will be on supervised release for four years.
In 2013, law enforcement in Lincoln County discovered Harris and three others in a beach house with drugs and firearms. They also found a box buried on public property belonging to Harris, containing methamphetamine, a firearm, and a small quantity of heroin.
The investigation revealed that Harris had been selling methamphetamine in the local community. Harris has three prior convictions for delivery of controlled substances.
The investigation was a collaborative effort by the Lincoln City Police, the Oregon State Police, the Toledo Police, and the Eugene office of the ATF. Assistant U.S. Attorney Amy Potter prosecuted the case.
On February 21, 2013, law enforcement found Harris and three others in a beach house with drugs and firearms. They also discovered a box buried on public property belonging to Harris, containing methamphetamine, a firearm, and a small quantity of heroin.
Harris’s sentence is a result of his conviction for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it and for being a felon in possession of a firearm. This conviction adds to Harris’s lengthy history of crime.
Zak Harris’s crimes have had a significant impact on the community. His conviction serves as a reminder that drug dealers will be held accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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