Shay Enice Smith Press Release (Guilty Plea)

March 2, 2009
For Immediate Release

ROLLA, MISSOURI WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FEDERAL METHAMPHETAMINE DISTRIBUTION CHARGES

St. Louis, MO: Shay Enice Smith pled guilty to federal methamphetamine distribution charges, United States Attorney Catherine L. Hanaway announced today.

According to court documents, between July 2007 and January 2008, Smith possessed more than 50 grams of methamphetamine for distribution purposes.

SHAY ENICE SMITH, Rolla, Missouri, pled guilty to one felony count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. She appeared before United States District Judge Rodney W. Sippel in St. Louis.

Possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine carries a penalty range of 5 to 40 years in prison and/or fines up to $2,000,000. Sentencing has been set for May 22, 2009.

Hanaway commended the joint effort of the Missouri South Central Drug Task Force, United States Forest Service, Rolla Police Department, Phelps County Sheriff's Office and Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey Jensen, who is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The Missouri South Central Drug Task Force works in partnership with the Highway Patrol and numerous federal and local agencies to keep illicit drugs, including methamphetamine and clandestine methamphetamine labs, out of our communities and National Forest throughout South Central Missouri. The Task Force coverage area includes 11 counties in South Central Missouri.

To report a drug tip the public can call 1-888-779-9901.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI CATHERINE L. HANAWAY United States Attorney	NEWS RELEASE
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March 2, 2009 For Immediate Release ROLLA, MISSOURI WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FEDERAL METHAMPHETAMINE DISTRIBUTION CHARGES St. Louis, MO: Shay Enice Smith pled guilty to federal methamphetamine distribution charges, United States Attorney Catherine L. Hanaway announced today. According to court documents, between July 2007 and January 2008, Smith possessed more than 50 grams of methamphetamine for distribution purposes. SHAY ENICE SMITH, Rolla, Missouri, pled guilty to one felony count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. She appeared before United States District Judge Rodney W. Sippel in St. Louis. Possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine carries a penalty range of 5 to 40 years in prison and/or fines up to $2,000,000. Sentencing has been set for May 22, 2009. Hanaway commended the joint effort of the Missouri South Central Drug Task Force, United States Forest Service, Rolla Police Department, Phelps County Sheriff's Office and Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey Jensen, who is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The Missouri South Central Drug Task Force works in partnership with the Highway Patrol and numerous federal and local agencies to keep illicit drugs, including methamphetamine and clandestine methamphetamine labs, out of our communities and National Forest throughout South Central Missouri. The Task Force coverage area includes 11 counties in South Central Missouri. To report a drug tip the public can call 1-888-779-9901.