Travis Lee Fulgham, Oxycodone Distribution, Mississippi 2017
Former Pharmacy Technician's Son Gets 7 Years for Oxycodone Distribution
Gulfport, Miss. — In a shocking case of family involvement in crime, Travis Lee Fulgham, 24, of D'Iberville, has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute oxycodone.
According to the investigation, Fulgham's mother, Carla Fulgham, was stealing pharmaceutical pills from Back Bay Pharmacy, where she worked as a pharmacy technician. The stolen pills were then distributed by Travis Lee Fulgham.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Squad and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John Meynardie.
Fulgham pled guilty on September 12, 2017. He was also ordered to pay $20,000 in restitution.
U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and DEA Special Agent in Charge Stephen G. Azzam announced the sentencing, which took place yesterday.
Fulgham's sentence is a result of his involvement in a scheme with his mother to distribute oxycodone. The case highlights the importance of law enforcement efforts to combat prescription drug abuse and the role of family members in perpetuating crime.
The exact charges against Fulgham were possession with intent to distribute oxycodone.
Defendant: Travis Lee Fulgham
Crime: Possession with intent to distribute oxycodone
City and State: Gulfport, Mississippi
Date: September 12, 2017 (guilty plea)
Sentence: 87 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release
Dollar Amounts: $20,000 in restitution
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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