A 23-year-old Sacramento man is facing life behind bars after a federal grand jury indicted him for possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as possessing firearms in furtherance of his drug crimes.
Ou Vern Saeteurn, 23, is accused of possessing about 1 kilogram of methamphetamine and about 1 kilogram of cocaine in his bedroom closet during a search of his Oak Park home on September 6, 2018.
Law enforcement agents also found two loaded firearms, additional ammunition, and about $9,400 in cash during the search. In the rest of the home, officers discovered more methamphetamine, cocaine base, heroin, opium, about 16 firearms, magazines, and ammunition.
This case is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office, the Sacramento Police Department, the California Highway Patrol, the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, and Homeland Security Investigations.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Amanda Beck is prosecuting the case. If convicted, Saeteurn faces a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine.
The charges against Saeteurn are only allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making neighborhoods safer.
Ou Vern Saeteurn, 23, of Sacramento, was indicted on three counts for possessing methamphetamine, cocaine, and firearms in furtherance of drug crimes. The indictment comes after a search of his home on September 6, 2018 revealed a large stash of narcotics and firearms.
In addition to the $10 million fine, Saeteurn faces a potential sentence of life in prison if convicted. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Amanda Beck.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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