PETALUMA, Calif. – In a shocking turn of events, a local man was sentenced to 60 months in prison for his role in a large-scale heroin trafficking operation. Steven Roberson, 32, of Petaluma, California, was found guilty of possessing heroin with intent to distribute, a federal crime.
According to court records, on January 30, 2019, Roberson’s codefendant, Kelly Olson, was sentenced to 64 months in prison for her role in the scheme. The sentences were handed down by the Honorable Maxine M. Chesney, U.S. District Judge.
Roberson, a resident of Petaluma, California, pleaded guilty to the charge on October 10, 2018. Olson, also of Petaluma, pleaded guilty about a week later, on October 18, 2018. The two were accused of selling heroin in the parking lot of a Safeway store in Petaluma.
On February 19, 2018, Roberson and Olson drove together to Sacramento to obtain heroin from a supplier. While driving back to Petaluma, law enforcement officers stopped and searched their car, where they found 156.8 grams of heroin, digital scales, and plastic baggies. Both defendants admitted they knew there was heroin in the car and that they possessed it with intent to distribute it.
The case against Roberson and Olson was investigated by the DEA, together with the Petaluma Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ravi Narayan is prosecuting the case with the assistance of Kimberly Richardson.
Roberson and Olson each pleaded guilty to the possession with intent to distribute count and the conspiracy charges were dismissed. In addition to the prison terms, Judge Chesney sentenced each defendant to serve a 5-year term of supervised release. Defendants currently are in custody and are beginning to serve their prison terms immediately upon sentencing.
This case highlights the ongoing struggle against heroin trafficking in our community. The DEA and local law enforcement agencies will continue to work together to bring these individuals to justice.
Defendant: Steven Roberson
Criminal Charges: Possessing heroin with intent to distribute
City and State: Petaluma, California
Date: January 30, 2019
Sentence: 60 months in prison
Case Details: The case against Roberson and Olson was investigated by the DEA, together with the Petaluma Police Department.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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