Shaylene Doris Valentine, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Guam 2023

Guam Resident Sentenced to 135 Months for Methamphetamine Trafficking and Firearm Possession

Hagatña, Guam - In a joint investigation between Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE), and the Guam Police Department (GPD), Shaylene Doris Valentine, a 29-year-old resident of Guam, was sentenced to 135 months imprisonment for her role in methamphetamine trafficking and firearm possession.

On February 24, 2023, GPD officers stopped Valentine for a traffic violation. During the stop, officers noticed that she appeared to be nervous and kept looking down at her feet. Valentine consented to a search of her vehicle, which resulted in the discovery of a glass jar and a cooler containing suspected methamphetamine with a net weight of 362 grams and a purity level of 99%. Forensic testing confirmed the presence of methamphetamine hydrochloride, a Schedule II controlled substance.

Additionally, officers found a handgun, 16 rounds of ammunition, and an empty magazine beneath the driver's seat. As a convicted felon, Valentine is prohibited from possessing any firearms or ammunition. A search of her cellular phone revealed evidence of her involvement in selling methamphetamine, as well as videos of her discharging firearms on prior occasions.

A subsequent search of Valentine's residence revealed two additional firearms and ammunition. The investigation highlighted the dangers of combining drugs and firearms, which poses a significant threat to public safety.

United States Attorney Shawn N. Anderson commended the efforts of GPD and federal partners in combating this illegal activity. The joint investigation demonstrates the commitment of local and federal agencies to keeping communities safe from the scourge of narcotics trafficking.

Shaylene Doris Valentine was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Fifty or More Grams of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), and Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). The Court also ordered 5 years of supervised release following imprisonment and a mandatory $200 special assessment fee. The case was prosecuted by Rosetta L. San Nicolas, Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Guam.

This case serves as a reminder that those who engage in narcotics trafficking will face severe consequences. Any individual convicted of a federal drug offense may no longer qualify for certain federal benefits.

Shaylene Doris Valentine's name will now appear on the Guam Sex Offender Registry, and she must serve 135 months in federal prison for her crimes. This case was a joint investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE), and the Guam Police Department (GPD).

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-gu/pr/drug-trafficker-sentenced-135-months-federal-prison-trafficking-methamphetamine-and