Neil R. DYE, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Ohio 2019

Local Man Charged in Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

Neil R. DYE, 36, currently incarcerated at Trumbull Correctional Institution, has been charged in a 16-count indictment with his role in a methamphetamine drug trafficking conspiracy in the Youngstown-Warren area.

According to the indictment, on or about July 8, 2019, and continuing to on or about December 3, 2020, DYE allegedly worked together with other defendants to distribute quantities of methamphetamine in communities throughout the Northern District of Ohio.

The indictment alleges that DYE provided methamphetamine to Mary E. CLEARWATER for distribution. In turn, CLEARWATER allegedly provided methamphetamine to Michael A. LEE, Courtney P. WILSON, and Timothy M. LOWERY, who then distributed the drugs to other buyers throughout the district.

On several occasions, the group is accused of selling methamphetamine to confidential FBI sources. In total, the group is accused of distributing at least 500 grams of methamphetamine.

In addition to the drug trafficking charges, Defendant Timothy M. LOWERY is also charged with possessing an unregistered firearm.

Defendant Neil R. DYE, currently incarcerated, will face a federal trial where the government will be required to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Yasmine Makridis is prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the FBI, Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force, Trumbull Action Group Drug Task Force, Warren PD Street Crimes Unit, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the Summit County Drug Unit.

Defendant: Neil R. DYE

Criminal Charges: 16-count indictment for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

City and State: Youngstown, Ohio

Date: July 8, 2019 - December 3, 2020

Sentence or Outcome: Currently incarcerated at Trumbull Correctional Institution

Amount: At least 500 grams of methamphetamine

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/six-youngstown-warren-charged-methamphetamine-drug-trafficking-conspiracy