In a shocking turn of events, Timothy Leroy Sumpter, 31, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine and heroin in western North Dakota.
According to court documents, Sumpter was arrested on March 23, 2014, near Bowman, North Dakota, after a traffic stop by law enforcement officials with the Southwest Narcotics Task Force. The arrest was part of a larger investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine and heroin in the region.
During the traffic stop, authorities seized approximately two pounds of methamphetamine and a half pound of heroin that had been transported from California. Sumpter was one of three individuals arrested in connection with the case, along with Reyes and Traylor, who were also sentenced in connection with the case. Reyes was sentenced to 15 years in prison, while Traylor received time served.
The case was investigated by the Southwest Narcotics Task Force, the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant US Attorney David Hagler prosecuted the case.
Sumpter pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance on March 22, 2016. In addition to his 11-year prison sentence, Sumpter was also sentenced to serve 5 years of supervised release and to pay a $100 special assessment to the Crime Victims Fund.
The sentencing of Sumpter marks a significant victory in the fight against drug trafficking in North Dakota. The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of methamphetamine and heroin on individuals and communities, and the importance of continued efforts to combat these crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: North Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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