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Terry Detroit Page, a 54-year-old from Pineville, North Carolina, was involved in a methamphetamine trafficking operation in and around Charlotte. In January 2024, law enforcement launched a search of Page’s residence, seizing narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and two firearms, including a rifle. Page, who has a prior conviction and is prohibited from possessing firearms, was found to have conducted multiple drug buys with a confidential informant. The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department.
Page’s sentencing to 151 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release is part of the federal government’s effort to combat drug trafficking in the Western District of North Carolina. The case is also part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at eliminating cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charlotte, led by Russ Ferguson, announced the sentencing. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alfredo De La Rosa prosecuted the case, which highlights the ongoing collaboration between federal and local law enforcement agencies to address the methamphetamine epidemic in North Carolina.
The investigation and subsequent sentencing of Terry Detroit Page demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement to disrupting and dismantling drug trafficking operations in the region. As Page begins his 12.5-year prison sentence, the community can expect continued efforts to combat the scourge of methamphetamine and other illicit substances.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: North Carolina
- Location: NC
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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