Paul M. Drinkwine, Marijuana Robbery Conspiracy, Michigan 2017
Flint Men Charged in Marijuana Robbery Conspiracy
Three Flint men have been charged in connection with a November 2017 robbery of a Sanilac County marijuana grow operation, according to a federal indictment unsealed today.
The indictment alleges that Paul M. Drinkwine, a.k.a. Pauli D, Justin D. Cooper, a.k.a. Just, and John C. Williams, a.k.a. Jizzle Will, traveled from Flint to a residence in Sanilac County on November 19, 2017, with the intent of stealing marijuana and marijuana proceeds.
According to the indictment, the men covered their faces, put on gloves, and brandished firearms as they approached the home. They then forcibly entered the home and shot the homeowner in the leg. Another resident of the home shot and killed two of the intruders.
The indictment also alleges that the men conspired to distribute the marijuana after the robbery, and that they used their firearms during and in relation to the attempted robbery and conspiracy to distribute the marijuana.
“Drugs are a magnet for violence, and all too often that violence is perpetrated with a gun. Our office will continue to work with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to target violent criminals who use guns to achieve their selfish ends,” said U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider.
The charges in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI’s Genesee County Safe Streets Task Force along with the Michigan State Police Crime Laboratory and Sanilac County Sheriff’s Department. The case is being prosecuted by the Flint Branch of the United States Attorney’s Office.
Anyone with information regarding others involved in this incident may contact the FBI Flint Field Office at 810-239-5775.
**Mandatory Facts:**
Defendant/Respondent Name: Paul M. Drinkwine
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to rob a marijuana grow operation and conspiracy to distribute marijuana
City and State: Flint, Michigan
Exact Date: November 19, 2017
Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending
Key Facts
- State: Michigan
- Category: Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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