Melvin 'Froggy' Rolin, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Alabama 2019
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A federal judge today sentenced two men involved in a methamphetamine conspiracy to prison sentences ranging from twelve years to twenty-four years.
Melvin 'Froggy' Rolin, of Cullman, was sentenced to 24 years and 7 months in prison as the leader of a North Alabama drug conspiracy that was responsible for importing over 90 kilograms of pure methamphetamine into Cullman, Morgan, Madison and Limestone counties.
Rolin pled guilty in June 2019 to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine between January 2016 and February 2018. Rolin also pled guilty to distributing 5 grams or more of methamphetamine on February 3, 2018 and to possessing a North American Arms .22 magnum caliber pistol firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The judge sentenced Barry Williams, of Morgan County, to 12 ½ years in prison for his role in the drug conspiracy. Williams pled guilty in October 2019 to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine between January 2016 and February 2018. Rolin also pled guilty to distributing 5 grams or more of methamphetamine on January 31, 2018.
"There is no daylight between local, state and federal law enforcement," U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town said. "These prosecutions represent the hard work of many of our law enforcement partners and exemplify our global efforts to stop the influx of dangerous drugs like methamphetamine being brought into our communities. These defendants will now be joined by other drug dealers in a federal prison."
"Drugs and guns are a deadly combination that often end with violent acts," DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Clay Morris said. "Today’s sentences should send a resounding message to all drug dealers in Alabama. We will target you, investigate you, and ensure that you go to prison in order to make our communities safe."
The DEA, ATF, along with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case, which Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert J. Becher, Sr. prosecuted.
The investigation led to the sentencing of two men involved in a methamphetamine conspiracy to prison sentences ranging from twelve years to twenty-four years.
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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