Joshua Ray Higgins, a 27-year-old resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma, has officially entered a guilty plea for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma made this chilling revelation.
The charges stem from an intense investigation conducted by both the Muskogee Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Higgins was indicted back in December 2013, marking a years-long pursuit for justice.
According to the Indictment, on or about November 15, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, Higgins intentionally possessed with intent to distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance. This amount is a significant quantity that speaks to the gravity of his intentions.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted Higgins’ guilty plea and has ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be determined once this report is finalized, with Higgins currently held by the United States Marshal Service.
The potential sentence for Higgins is severe, with a statutory range of not less than 5 years and not more than 40 years imprisonment, along with a fine that could reach up to $5,000,000. Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States in this case.
This conviction is a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against methamphetamine distribution in Muskogee and across Oklahoma. The community can take solace in the diligent work of law enforcement agencies that tirelessly pursue justice for those who put their lives at risk through drug trafficking.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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