WICHITA, KAN. – A brazen attempt to traffic over 2,200 grams of methamphetamine through the state has ended in a guilty plea and a lengthy prison sentence. Richard H. Adams, IV, 29, admitted to planning to transport the illicit substance to Wichita, Kansas, for distribution.
On [no exact date given], 2019, Adams was stopped by a Nebraska state trooper for speeding. A search of the vehicle revealed a shocking quantity of methamphetamine, along with two loaded firearms and $11,300 in U.S. currency.
According to court documents, Adams’ vehicle contained at least 2,200 grams of methamphetamine. This staggering amount is a clear indication of Adams’ intentions to distribute the substance on a large scale.
The arrest, prosecution, and resolution of this case demonstrate an effective collaboration between law enforcement and federal prosecutors. Their efforts prevented a dangerous, illicit substance from reaching our communities and caused the perpetrator to have to pay for his crime.
Richard H. Adams, IV, was sentenced to 144 months in prison after pleading guilty to Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, a Class A felony. This sentence sends a stark message to those who would seek to traffic dangerous substances through our state.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Nebraska Highway Patrol investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matt Treaster and Katie Andrusak prosecuted the case.
U.S. Attorney Dunston Slinkard praised the efforts of law enforcement and federal prosecutors in bringing this case to a successful conclusion. His statement highlights the importance of collaboration in combating the scourge of drug trafficking.
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Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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