Ellensburg Heroin Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

Spokane – Michael C. Ormsby, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Levi Lawrence Morefield, age 30, of Ellensburg, Washington, was sentenced today for distribution of heroin. United States District Court Judge Stanley A. Bastian sentenced Morefield to a 15 year term of imprisonment, to be followed by a three year term of court supervision upon release from Federal prison.

According to information presented during the court proceedings, Morefield sold heroin to multiple individuals during 2012 and 2013. In May 2013, Morefield distributed heroin that ultimately was used by an individual who died as a result of an overdose. In September, 2013, Morefield was charged by indictment with several heroin distribution offenses. He entered a guilty plea on February 17, 2015.

Michael C. Ormsby said, "Investigating and prosecuting heroin distribution offenses, particularly where a fatal over dose has occurred, is a top priority for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington. This Office, together with the DEA, and state and local law enforcement offices, like the Ellensburg Police Department, are combating the growing heroin and opioid scourge."

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration with the assistance of the Ellensburg Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Benjamin D. Seal, an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington.