Birmingham Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution
A federal judge in Birmingham, Alabama, has sentenced Louis Dejuan Owens, 44, to 290 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Owens, a resident of Birmingham, pleaded guilty to the charge in May. The investigation into Owens’ activities was led by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
According to the plea agreement, on four separate occasions between October 4, 2019, and November 1, 2019, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency-State Bureau of Investigations (ALEA-SBI) special agents used a confidential informant to make numerous controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Owens.
On November 1, 2019, Owens attempted to flee from State Troopers who attempted to stop him, and his vehicle struck a utility pole. Owens was taken into custody by the State Troopers, who found large quantities of methamphetamine in his vehicle.
The evidence at sentencing revealed that Owens was in possession of at least 1810 net grams of 98% pure methamphetamine, as well as narcotics packaging materials and over $7,000. The money was forfeited by the United States at the sentencing.
U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona stated, "Methamphetamine continues to devastate communities across Alabama. Keeping dangerous drugs off the streets helps reduce violence and saves lives. We are grateful for the work of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency on this case."
Acting Inspector-in-Charge Dana Carter, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Houston Division, added, "Louis Dejuan Owens’ greed placed the lives of U.S. Postal Service workers and the community at large in grave risk with little regard to their safety. Today’s criminal sentence calling for over two decades in prison is a firm reminder that postal inspectors, partnering with other law enforcement agencies, such as ALEA, persistently work in the background to keep the U.S. Mail safe and secure."
The case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Allison J. Garnett prosecuting the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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