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DANIEL DEWAYNE COWNS, a 46-year-old Oklahoma City man, has been sentenced to serve more than 21 years in federal prison for his involvement in fentanyl distribution and his possession of seven firearms, including several assault weapons, following multiple felony convictions.
On June 4, 2020, a federal grand jury returned a five-count Indictment charging Cowns with multiple drug and weapons offenses, including possession of more than 400 grams of fentanyl with intent to distribute and illegal possession of firearms by a convicted felon.
The charges stemmed from a search warrant executed on Cowns’ residence by Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents. The search resulted in the seizure of almost two pounds of a mixture containing fentanyl, smaller amounts of methamphetamine, nearly $26,000 in cash, and seven firearms—ranging from revolvers to large caliber rifles with extended magazines.
Cowns pleaded guilty to Counts 1 and 4 of the Indictment, charging him with possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and being a felon in possession of firearms, respectively.
On August 19, 2021, U.S. District Judge Scott L. Palk sentenced Cowns to serve 262 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. In imposing the sentence, Judge Palk noted the seriousness of the offense, including the dangerousness of fentanyl and the fact that Cowns was keeping these drugs and guns in a house with three minor children.
Acting U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester praised the sentence, saying, “The callous disregard by Cowns in keeping dangerous and deadly fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms around minor children is appalling.”
This case was the result of a coordinated investigation led by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney David McCrary prosecuted the case.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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