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Memphis Mob Associate Gets 12.5 Years for Drug Conspiracy
In a major blow to the Memphis Mob, an associate of the notorious street organization has been sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison for conspiring to possess hydrocodone with the intent to distribute.
Terrance Freeman, the associate in question, unlawfully conspired with others to distribute large quantities of hydrocodone throughout the Memphis area from a time period unknown to law enforcement but up until April 2014, according to the indictment.
A yearlong investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) into the Memphis Mob revealed Freeman’s illicit activity. In April 2014, FBI agents executed a search warrant on Freeman’s house, recovering numerous hydrocodone pills, more than $8,000 in drug currency, and a loaded Glock 9mm pistol with a 31-round extended magazine.
Freeman, who has three prior felony convictions, was subsequently detained on federal drug charges. His plea agreement includes a fine of up to $2,500,000 when sentenced.
The case was investigated by the FBI and the Memphis Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Daniel French and Reagan Taylor prosecuting on the government’s behalf.
Freeman is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Samuel H. Mays Jr. on December 17, 2015, capping off a tumultuous period for the Memphis Mob. The organization has long been plagued by violence and corruption, with Freeman’s guilty plea serving as the latest blow.
The guilty plea is a significant victory for law enforcement, who have been working tirelessly to dismantle the Memphis Mob’s operations. With Freeman’s sentencing looming, it remains to be seen how the organization will adapt to the loss of one of its key associates.
In a statement, Edward L. Stanton III, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, praised the efforts of law enforcement, saying, ‘This guilty plea is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of our law enforcement partners in disrupting the criminal activities of the Memphis Mob.’
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Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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