A local man has been brought to justice after pleading guilty to federal drug and firearm charges in Oklahoma. Trae Allen Cordell, a 30-year-old resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and one count of Felon in Possession of Firearm.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. According to court documents, on April 3, 2024, Cordell knowingly and intentionally possessed 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, with intent to distribute.
The indictment also alleged that on the same date, Cordell knowingly possessed two semi-automatic pistols after having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
The Honorable Gerald L. Jackson, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report.
Cordell will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing. Assistant United States Attorney T. Cameron McEwen represented the United States. The exact date for sentencing has not been set at this time.
Trae Allen Cordell, a resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, faces serious consequences for his actions. The charges against him are severe and carry significant penalties. The public should be aware of the dangers of drug trafficking and the consequences of breaking the law.
Cordell’s guilty plea is a significant blow to those involved in the illicit drug trade. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating crime in Oklahoma.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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