Timothy Chesser, Methamphetamine Manufacturing Conspiracy, Tennessee 2015

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – In a shocking turn of events, Timothy Chesser, 35, of Harriman, Tenn., was sentenced to serve 240 months in prison by the Honorable Pamela L. Reeves, U.S. District Judge, for conspiracy to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (meth) and possession of precursors used to manufacture meth. The severe sentence is a testament to the gravity of Chesser’s crimes.

According to documents on file with U.S. District Court, between 2012 and 2014, Chesser conspired with at least one other person to manufacture and distribute at least 50 grams of meth in various locations in east Tennessee. This heinous activity poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of the community.

The evidence presented against Chesser revealed that he purchased, or had others purchase for him, pseudoephedrine that he used to manufacture meth. This practice is a common precursor to methamphetamine production.

Chesser was charged along with several others in a July 2014 indictment. He pleaded guilty to the offenses described above in August 2015. The guilty plea marked a significant milestone in the case against Chesser.

The case against Chesser was investigated by the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, Harriman Police Department, Rockwood Police Department, Kingston Police Department, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brooklyn Sawyers represented the United States.

The severe sentence handed down to Chesser is a reminder that the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine will not be tolerated in Tennessee. The U.S. Probation Office will supervise Chesser upon his release from prison for 10 years.

Chesser’s federal sentence is consecutive to any Roane County, Tennessee state sentence he may receive for pending charges. The full extent of the consequences of Chesser’s actions will be clear in the years to come.

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