Nathan V. Young, 23, from Venice, Illinois, was sentenced on April 3, 2014, in federal district court, in East St. Louis, Illinois, on one count of cocaine distribution in the form of ‘crack’ cocaine.
The case involved Young selling over 5 grams of cocaine base in the form of ‘crack’ to a confidential informant in Venice, Illinois, at the direction and arrangement of ATF agents. The transaction took place on June 13, 2013.
Young was sentenced to 63 months in prison, three years of supervised release, fined $600, and ordered to pay $100 special assessment.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel T. Kapsak.
Nathan V. Young’s case serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking in the region. The Southern District of Illinois remains committed to pursuing justice in cases involving the distribution of controlled substances.
The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the federal government in addressing crime.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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