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Sikeston Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl
CAPE GIRARDEAU – Steven K. Townsend, 33, of Sikeston, Missouri, has been sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.
Pursuant to his guilty plea hearing in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau last year, Townsend admitted to selling a quantity of fentanyl to an individual in Sikeston in July 2023.
Unbeknownst to Townsend at the time, the individual purchasing the fentanyl was working as an informant for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). According to court documents, Townsend was on parole supervision through the State of Missouri for a prior drug trafficking conviction when he sold the fentanyl.
Townsend’s actions have resulted in severe consequences. He will serve a 10-year prison sentence, a significant penalty for his crimes.
Following his release from prison, Townsend will be placed on a three-year term of supervised release. This added layer of supervision will ensure that Townsend adheres to the terms of his parole.
The case was investigated by the DEA and the Sikeston Department of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jack Koester prosecuted the case.
Townsend’s sentencing is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies in Missouri and their commitment to holding accountable those who engage in illicit activities.
Steven K. Townsend, 33, of Sikeston, Missouri, was sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl in July 2023. He was on parole supervision through the State of Missouri for a prior drug trafficking conviction at the time of the crime.
Defendant: Steven K. Townsend
Criminal Charges: Distributing fentanyl
City and State: Sikeston, Missouri
Exact Date: July 2023 (crime date)
Sentence or Outcome: 10 years in prison, 3 years supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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