OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – In a major blow to Oakland’s fight against crack distribution, Oscar Baker Phillips was sentenced to 30 months in prison for selling the deadly drug near a local elementary school.
Phillips, 34, a resident of Sacramento, pleaded guilty on March 5, 2013, to distribution of crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school. The guilty plea was accepted by District Court Judge Saundra B. Armstrong on May 20, 2013.
According to the plea agreement, Phillips admitted to selling 0.27 grams of cocaine base for $20.00 on July 3, 2012, at a location on Sycamore Street in Oakland. The location is within 1,000 feet of the St. Andrew’s Baptist Missionary Elementary School and Kindergarten in Oakland, California.
Phillips was on probation at the time of the instant offense, and has four prior misdemeanor convictions and three prior felony convictions, including domestic violence and narcotics-related offenses.
The sentence was handed down by District Court Judge Saundra B. Armstrong following a guilty plea to one count of violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and 860(a). Phillips has been in continuous federal custody since his initial appearance on the indictment.
This case is part of Operation Safe Schools, an ongoing series of cases targeting drug trafficking near schools in high-crime areas. Since the operation began, eight defendants have been sentenced for selling crack near schools in Oakland.
Phillips’ sentence is a stark reminder of the dangers of crack distribution and the importance of keeping our communities safe. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible for these crimes to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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