Shay Enice Smith Press Release (Sentencing)

May 21, 2009
For Immediate Release

ROLLA, MO WOMAN SENTENCED ON FEDERAL METHAMPHETAMINE DISTRIBUTION CHARGES

St. Louis, MO: Shay Enice Smith was sentenced to 60 months in prison on federal methamphetamine distribution charges, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap 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 last March to one felony count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and appeared today for sentencing before United States District Judge Rodney W. Sippel in St. Louis.

Reap commended the a 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 handled 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 MICHAEL W. REAP Acting United States Attorney	NEWS RELEASE
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May 21, 2009 For Immediate Release ROLLA, MO WOMAN SENTENCED ON FEDERAL METHAMPHETAMINE DISTRIBUTION CHARGES St. Louis, MO: Shay Enice Smith was sentenced to 60 months in prison on federal methamphetamine distribution charges, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap 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 last March to one felony count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and appeared today for sentencing before United States District Judge Rodney W. Sippel in St. Louis. Reap commended the a 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 handled 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.