Methamphetamine Trafficking, Missouri 2018

St. Louis, MO – In a shocking turn of events, ten individuals have been indicted on federal charges for their involvement in a massive methamphetamine trafficking ring in St. Louis, Missouri. The indictment, handed down by a federal grand jury on September 6, 2018, charges the defendants with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, as well as various other crimes.

The defendants, who were identified as Nathaniel Hill, a/k/a ‘BJ,’ 37, St. Louis; Lamar McDonald, a/k/a ‘Mike,’ ‘Marty,’ 36, O’Fallon, MO; Maurice Love, a/k/a ‘Reece,’ ‘Peanut,’ ‘Fat Boy,’ 37, San Diego, CA; Candace Hill, 35, St. Louis; Earl Murray, a/k/a ‘E,’ 37, St. Louis; Timothy Wright, 22, San Diego, CA; Jeffrey Will, a/k/a ‘Skinny,’ 37, St. Louis; Victor Parker, a/k/a ‘Blu,’ 23, Granite City, IL; Doug Kelsay, 42, Granite City, IL; and Myron Coffee, 26, Creve Coeur, face serious penalties if convicted of the charges.

According to the indictment, Nathaniel Hill is also charged with distribution of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, felon in possession of a firearm, and money laundering. Maurice Love is also charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and money laundering. Candace Hill is also charged with four counts of money laundering. Earl Murray is also charged with felon in possession of a firearm. Timothy Wright is also charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and money laundering. Jeffrey Will is also charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Myron Coffee is also charged with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

If convicted of the conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine charge, the defendants face a penalty of 10 years to life in prison. If convicted of the distribution of methamphetamine charge, the defendants face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. If convicted of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime charge, the defendants face a minimum penalty of 5 years in prison. If convicted of the felon in possession of firearm charge, the defendants face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. If convicted of the money laundering charge, the defendants face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and fines up to $1,000,000.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and St. Louis County Police Department. As is always the case, charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations and do not constitute proof of guilt. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty.

The indictment highlights the ongoing battle against methamphetamine trafficking in the St. Louis area. The investigation and prosecution of these cases are crucial in keeping our communities safe and preventing the spread of this deadly drug.

We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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