Raleigh, N.C. – In a significant blow to the Eastern District of North Carolina’s dark underworld, Samuel McCoy Oakley, Jr., a 47-year-old Youngsville man, was sentenced to 19 years in prison for armed drug trafficking of cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana.
On June 10, 2024, Oakley pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, and a quantity of marijuana, distribution of 500 grams or more of cocaine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
According to court documents and other information presented in court, in September 2022, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in conjunction with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, initiated an investigation into a drug-trafficking organization (DTO) operating in the Eastern District of North Carolina (EDNC). Investigation through digital and physical surveillance, cooperating sources, and wire intercepts determined that Oakley and his co-conspirators were responsible for distributing various narcotics sourced from New York and New Jersey.
On multiple occasions during the investigation, law enforcement observed unidentified males, with bags, arrive at Oakley’s residence, stay for a brief period, and leave. Vehicles stopped after leaving Oakley’s residence were found with marijuana and cash. Wiretap interceptions included calls where Oakley was discussing the sale of cocaine and fentanyl with his co-conspirators. In one instance, in May of 2023, he discussed purchasing “knowledge,” which referred to fentanyl branded with that name.
The investigation revealed a sophisticated operation, with Oakley and his co-conspirators transporting large quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana from New York and New Jersey to North Carolina. The sheer scale of their operation is evident in the fact that between July 2022 and July 2023, law enforcement determined that Oakley was responsible for a total of over 168 kilograms of cocaine, over 7 kilograms of fentanyl, and approximately 4 kilograms of marijuana.
This case is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies in the Eastern District of North Carolina, who worked tirelessly to dismantle this drug-trafficking organization. The sentence imposed on Samuel McCoy Oakley, Jr., serves as a warning to those involved in the illicit narcotics trade that they will face severe consequences for their actions.
Defendant: Samuel McCoy Oakley, Jr.
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, and a quantity of marijuana, distribution of 500 grams or more of cocaine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
City and State: Raleigh, North Carolina
Exact Date: June 10, 2024
Sentence or Outcome: 19 years in prison
Dollar Amounts: Over $35,000 in cash was recovered during the search of Oakley’s residence.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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