Guam’s streets have been plagued by a scourge of methamphetamine, and Shawn Johnson’s latest conviction is a stark reminder of the consequences of getting caught.
Shawn N. Anderson, Acting United States Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, announced that defendant Shawn Johnson, age 30, was sentenced in District Court today to a term of 71 months imprisonment for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841.
Johnson had previously pled guilty to the offense on May 15, 2017. The Court also ordered three years of supervised release following his term of imprisonment and payment of a mandatory $100 assessment fee. Additionally, defendants convicted of a federal drug offense may no longer qualify for certain federal benefits.
On March 10, 2015, law enforcement officers arrested Johnson pursuant to an arrest warrant for a Superior Court of Guam probation violation. At the time, Johnson was serving a probation sentence for felony possession of a controlled substance.
Upon receiving consent to enter a residence, officers found Johnson in his bedroom. Officers also discovered 26 grams of pure methamphetamine, numerous Ziploc baggies, two digital scales, and other drug paraphernalia.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Marshals Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Guam Customs & Quarantine Agency, and the Superior Court of Guam Probation and Marshals.
Johnson’s conviction is a stark reminder that Guam will not tolerate the trafficking of methamphetamine. As the island continues to grapple with the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic, it’s clear that law enforcement is committed to holding those responsible accountable.
Shawn Johnson, 30, Defendant/Respondent
Exact Criminal Charges: Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841
City and State: Hagåtña, Guam
Exact Date: March 10, 2015 (Arrest Date), May 15, 2017 (Guilty Plea Date), [ sentencing date ]
Sentence or Outcome: 71 months imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and a $100 assessment fee
Dollar Amounts: $100
Key Facts
- State: Guam
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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