PRESS RELEASES - JULY 2009
July 01, 2009 - BOROVETZ, Jackie Louise
July 01, 2009 - ROBERTSON, David
July 01, 2009 - SPEARS, Jerry Dewayne
a/k/a SPEARS, "TURKEY"
July 02, 2009 - NANEZ, Jessie
July 13, 2009 - HINDSLEY, Ted Donovan
July 13, 2009 - JENKINS, Kimberly Kay
July 13, 2009 - LESUEUR, Scott M.
July 13, 2009 - MAYES, Curtis Mack
July 13, 2009 - MERRIWEATHER, Patrick Reshawn
July 13, 2009 - NORMAN, Gregory Brent
July 13, 2009 - PAGE, Denise K.
July 14, 2009 - FEDERAL GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS - JULY 2009
CREECH, William Eric
PEREZ-PADRON, Alejandro
a/k/a VELLASQUEZ, William A.
REED, Roger
RUCKER, Bobby Charles
WILSON, Zane Dee
July 15, 2009 - SANCHEZ, Rodolfo Sanabria
July 15, 2009 - WORKMAN, Wendell Scott
July 16, 2009 - HARPER, Billy Earl
MILLER, Jacob Dean
July 16, 2009 - JONES, Donna Sue
a/k/a SCOTT, Donna Sue
July 17, 2009 - CRAWFORD, Michael Andrew
July 17, 2009 - SALINAS-ELIGIO, Fabian
July 24, 2009 - IRVING, Ronald Keith
WASHINGTON, Deandre
July 28, 2009 - OSBORNE, Allen Kyle
July 29, 2009 - AUTRY, Leon Richard
WILSON, Clifford Leon
July 29, 2009 - LEE, Jason Douglas
July 30, 2009 - BERTHELSON, Charlene Nichole
July 16, 2009 - CRUMP, Ladarouis Cornelius
ROBERTS, Edward Deaundra
FOR RELEASE: July 01, 2009
SUBJECT: BOROVETZ, Jackie Louise
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JACKIE LOUISE BOROVETZ age 57, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 51 months imprisonment, followed by 36 months of supervised release for Wire Fraud, in violation of Title 18, U.S.C. Section 1343. BOROVETZ was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $595,253.32 to the State of Oklahoma and Muskogee County.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspectors Office and Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “Investigative Auditor Sherri Combs and County Auditor Melissa Laffoon conducted the underlying financial investigative audit.”
“The Information charged that from on or about November 1, 2007 and continuing on or about September 24, 2008, BOROVETZ knowingly devised a scheme to defraud the State of Oklahoma and Muskogee County of approximately $600,000.00,” noted U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“At the time, BOROVETZ was an accounting employee of the Muskogee County Court Clerk’s Office,” U.S. Attorney Sperling continued. “As a clerk’s office bookkeeper, she created a fictitious business bank account. She then generated checks on the court clerk’s bank accounts. Those checks were made payable to her alias names or a fictitious business. She created a business entity called Jackie Borovetz, Sole Properties, doing business as The Research Specialists.”
“BOROVETZ then made accounting entries for expenditures. Those bills appeared to reflect legitimate payments for services normally incurred by the court for lawyers, interpreters or court reporters. No such work had been performed concerning the money the defendant paid herself.”
“She deposited stolen monies. Sometimes, she transferred money between accounts either to disguise the nature of the fund or enable her to access the money. Those wired transactions constitute the federal jurisdictional hook,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“The defendant both abused her position of trust and used sophisticated means, as defined by law, to facilitate and conceal her offenses.”
“As part of the plea agreement, BOROVETZ agreed to plead guilty to this information and to plead guilty to 11 counts of embezzlement pending in Muskogee County District Court. The defendant waived her rights both to appeal her sentence and to contest her conviction in post-conviction proceedings.”
“First Assistant United States Attorney Doug Horn and Senior Litigation Counsel Ryan Roberts represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 01, 2009
SUBJECT: ROBERTSON, David
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that DAVID ROBERTSON, age 61, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 135 months imprisonment, followed by 60 months of supervised release for Manufacture of Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, U.S.C. Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A).
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the United States Postal Inspection Service,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“ROBERTSON was indicted on September 18, 2008 along with, STEPHEN MOUNGER age 46, of Muskogee, Oklahoma,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling. “MOUNGER pled guilty in May, 2009 to Importation of Controlled Substances, in violation of Title 21, U.S.C. Section 952(a). ROBERTSTON pled guilty in November, 2008.”
“The two defendants were part of a drug trafficking organization in which MOUNGER imported wholesale quantities of pseudoephedrine from overseas and ROBERTSON manufactured the methamphetamine from his residence, over a two year period.”
“The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over today’s hearing. ROBERTSON remains in the custody of the United States Marshal Service.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Roberts represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 01, 2009
SUBJECT: SPEARS, Jerry Dewayne; a/k/a SPEARS, "TURKEY"
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JERRY DEWAYNE SPEARS, a/k/a “Turkey” SPEARS, age 60, of Gore, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 37 months imprisonment, followed by 36 months of supervised release for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1).
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF),” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “SPEARS was indicted in July 2008 and pled guilty in March, 2009.”
“On April 8, 2006, during a traffic stop by Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Clint Craft, SPEARS was found to be in possession of a .44 caliber pistol, a .17 caliber HMR rifle and a Marline, .22 magnum bolt action rifle. SPEARS, having previously been convicted of state and federal felonies, is prohibited from possessing firearms,” noted U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over today’s hearing. The defendant remains in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Roberts represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 02, 2009
SUBJECT: NANEZ, Jessie
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JESSIE NANEZ, age 54, of Idabel, Oklahoma, pled guilty to two (2) counts of Bank Robbery, in violation of Title 18, U.S.C. Section 2113(a), one (1) count of Possession and Brandishing a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence, in violation of Title 18, U.S.C. Section 924(c) and one (1) count of being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, U.S.C. 922(g).
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),” reported U.S. Attorney Sperling. “NANEZ was indicted in April 2009.”
“The indictment alleged that on or about March 6, 2009, and March 11, 2009, NANEZ, robbed the First National Bank and McCurtain County National Bank by force, violence and intimidation, the deposits of which were then insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.”
“After each robbery, statements were given to law enforcement, as well as, security videos and eye witness descriptions of the suspect and vehicle used in each robbery,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“A short time after the second robbery, a vehicle matching the description given at the robbery of the McCurtain County National Bank was located at an Idabel convenience store. NANEZ was inside that vehicle. When agents made contact with NANEZ, they noticed a black semiautomatic handgun in the floorboard that matched the description of the firearm used in the March 6, 2009 robbery.”
“When NANEZ was searched, law enforcement recovered a large sum of cash in NANEZ’s pockets, including bait bills taken earlier in the day, during the McCurtain County National Bank robbery,” noted U.S. Attorney Sperling.
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FOR RELEASE: July 13, 2009
SUBJECT: HINDSLEY, Ted Donovan
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that TED DONOVAN HINDSLEY, age 39, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to being a Felon in Possession of Firearms, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(1).
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “HINDSLEY, a previously convicted felon is prohibited from possessing any firearms. The defendant was indicted in June, 2009.”
“On March 26, 2009, Muskogee Police received information as to where they could locate HINDSLEY, who had several outstanding felony arrest warrants. When officers arrived at the location, they found the defendant asleep inside. When HINDSLEY was awakened and searched, officers removed a loaded .357 caliber revolver from HINDSLEY’s right front pocket and a loaded .25 caliber semiautomatic pistol in his back left pocket,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“Police officers also recovered three sawed-off shotguns and one rifle, that HINDSLEY had concealed in two bags inside a chest prior to the officers arrival.”
“The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant remains in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.”
“The statutory range of punishment is not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “A preliminary calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines, projects an advisory sentencing range of 110-137 months imprisonment.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 13, 2009
SUBJECT: JENKINS, Kimberly Kay
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that KIMBERLY KAY JENKINS, age 45, of Spiro, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Delay of Mail, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C., Section 1703(a).
“Charges arose from an investigation by the United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“During the period of December, 2008 through March, 2009, approximately 9 packages shipped from the Department of Veterans Affairs, containing controlled substances, primarily hydrocodone, were reported missing from the Sprio Post Office. JENKINS, an employee of that post office, was identified on surveillance video removing the packages,” recalled U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant remains on bond pending sentencing.”
“The statutory range of punishment is not more than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “A preliminary calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines, projects an advisory sentencing range of 0-6 months imprisonment.”
“Assistant United States Attorney D. Edward Snow represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 13, 2009
SUBJECT: LESUEUR, Scott M.
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that SCOTT M. LESUEUR, age 39, of Heavener, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Embezzlement of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. Section 641.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “LESUEUR was indicted in June, 2009.”
“The indictment alleges that from October, 2005 until on about January, 2007, LESUEUR, received and used for his own personal gain, his deceased mother’s VA beneficiary compensation checks. The estimated total is $18, 755.00,” recalled U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant remains on bond pending sentencing.”
“The statutory range of punishment is not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “A preliminary calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines, projects an advisory sentencing range of 0-6 months imprisonment.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Roberts represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 13, 2009
SUBJECT: MAYES, Curtis Mack
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that CURTIS MACK MAYES, age 22, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to being a Felon in Possession of Ammunition, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(1).
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “MAYES, a previously convicted felon is prohibited from possessing any firearms. The defendant was indicted in June, 2009.”
“On October 25, 2008, while on patrol, a Muskogee Police Officer heard approximately 6 gun shots coming from the area of “M” Street and Cincinnati. As the officer drove towards the area he passed a man on a bicycle. When the officer arrived at the location, a witness informed him that she had just had a verbal dispute with MAYES. The witness also stated that MAYES rode off on his bicycle after the dispute and fired several shots into the air,” recalled U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“When the officer caught up with MAYES, he discovered 10 rounds of .38 caliber ammunition in MAYES’ right front jeans pocket. However, no firearm was recovered.”
“The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant remains in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.”
“The statutory range of punishment is not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “A preliminary calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines, projects an advisory sentencing range of 57-71 months imprisonment.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 13, 2009
SUBJECT: MERRIWEATHER, Patrick Reshawn
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that PATRICK RESHAWN MERRIWEATHER, age 21, of Nashville, Tennessee, pled guilty to Access Device Fraud, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C., Section 1029(a)(4) and 2.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Webbers Falls Police Department, the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Department and the United States Secret Service,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“On March 9, 2009, MERRIWEATHER was arrested by Sequoyah County deputies after he tried to use a stolen credit card at the Love’s Country Store in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma,” recalled U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“When deputies stopped the vehicle MERRIWEATHER was driving, they recovered a laptop computer, several credit cards and a credit card encoding device along with a large sum of cash.”
“The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant remains on bond pending sentencing.”
“The statutory range of punishment is not more than 15 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “A preliminary calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines, projects an advisory sentencing range of 10-16 months imprisonment.”
“Assistant United States Attorney D. Edward Snow represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 13, 2009
SUBJECT: NORMAN, Gregory Brent
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that GREGORY BRENT NORMAN, age 39, of Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Access Device Fraud, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C., Section 1029(a)(1).
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Panama Police Department and the United States Secret Service,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“On April 3, 2008, NORMAN was arrested by the Panama Police for trying to use a fraudulent credit card at a local store. Officers recovered approximately 14-15 credit cards, not belonging to NORMAN, in his vehicle,” recalled U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“On April 4, 2008, a state search warrant was executed on NORMAN’s residence. Agents seized multiple pieces of paper and notebooks containing credit cards numbers, a blank Bank of America Visa card and other credit cards not belonging to NORMAN. Also, seized were computers, printers, scanners and a paper shredder filled with shredded driver’s licenses and credit cards. In total, over 800 credit card numbers and thousands of dollars in merchandise were recovered.”
“The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant remains on bond pending sentencing.”
“The statutory range of punishment is not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “A preliminary calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines, projects an advisory sentencing range of 33-41 months imprisonment.”
“Assistant United States Attorney D. Edward Snow represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 13, 2009
SUBJECT: PAGE, Denise K.
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that DENISE K. PAGE, age 56, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Embezzlement of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. Section 641.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“The information alleges that from about January, 2006, until about December, 2006, PAGE, stole approximately $28,800.00 belonging to Arvest Bank of Wagoner, Oklahoma,” recalled U.S. Attorney Sperling. “PAGE made several fictitious loans and cashed the checks herself.”
“The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant remains on bond pending sentencing.”
“The statutory range of punishment is not more than10 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “A preliminary calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines, projects an advisory sentencing range of 0-6 months imprisonment.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Roberts represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 14, 2009
SUBJECT: FEDERAL GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS: CREECH, William Eric; PEREZ-PADRON, Alejandro; a/k/a VELLASQUEZ, William A.; REED, Roger; RUCKER, Bobby Charles; and WILSON, Zane Dee
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced today the results of the July 2009 Federal Grand Jury.
“The following named individuals have been charged with a federal crime or crimes by the return of an indictment by the Grand Jury. A grand jury Indictment does not constitute evidence of guilt. A grand jury Indictment is a method of bringing formal charges against the defendant. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and may not be found guilty unless evidence establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Statutory maximum punishments are in parentheses. United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court. Federal prison sentences are non-parolable”.
WILLIAM ERIC CREECH, age 22, of Parkhill, Oklahoma
Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of a Listed Chemical with Intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, Possession of Firearms in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
The Indictment alleges that on or about June 3, 2009, during a traffic stop in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the defendant was found in possession of listed chemicals used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine and a Bryco 9mm Jennings pistol and numerous rounds of ammunition.
The charges arose from an investigation by the NSU Campus Police, the Tahlequah Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. The charges are in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(1)(C) (Up to 20 years imprisonment, $1,000,000 fine), Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(c)(1) (Up to 20 years imprisonment, $1,000,000 in fines ), Title 18, United States Code, 924(c)(1)(A)(i) (Not less than 5 years imprisonment, $250,000 in fines), Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) (Up to 10 years imprisonment, $250,000 in fines)
Assistant United States Attorney D. Edward Snow
ALEJANDRO PEREZ-PADRON, a/k/a WILLIAM A. VELLASQUEZ, age 27, of Roland, Oklahoma
Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Use and Carry of a Firearm during and in relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime
The indictment alleges that on or about June 6, 2009, during the execution of state search warrant, the defendant was found in possession of a loaded, Smith and Wesson .40 caliber pistol, tucked in his waistband and 24 rounds of .40 caliber ammunition in his front pocket. The defendant was also in possession of six clear baggies that contained a crystalline substance, which field tested positive for methamphetamine.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The charges are in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C) (Up to 20 years imprisonment, $1,000,000 in fines), Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A)(i) (Not less than 5 years imprisonment, $250,000 in fines)
Assistant United States Attorney D. Edward Snow
ROGER REED, age 23, of Muskogee, Oklahoma
Bank Robbery
The indictment alleges that on or about July 10, 2009, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the defendant, by force, violence and intimidation, did take from the person and presence of another, money belonging to and in the care, custody, control, management and possession of Bank Of Oklahoma, a bank, the deposits of which were then insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113(a) (Up to 20 years, up to $250,000 in fines)
Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson
BOBBY CHARLES RUCKER, age 41, of Durant, Oklahoma
Theft of Mail
The indictment alleges that on or about May 14, 2009, the defendant, an employee of the United States Postal Service, did knowingly and unlawfully steal, abstract, and remove from any such letter, postal card, package, bag, or mail, any article or thing contained therein, entrusted to him and had come into his possession and which was intended to be conveyed by mail, and to be forwarded through and delivered from the United States Post Office at Durant, Oklahoma.
The charges arose from an investigation by the United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1709 (Not more than 5 years imprisonment, $250,000 in fines)
Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Roberts
ZANE DEE WILSON, age 40, of Coweta, Oklahoma
Manufacture of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, Possession and Discharge of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, Possession of a Firearm Silencer or Muffler in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Firearm
The indictment alleges that on or about April 29, 2009, during the execution of a state search warrant, the defendant discharged a firearm at deputies as they attempted to enter the defendant’s residence. Authorities were able to convince the defendant to exit the residence. During the search of the residence, law enforcement officers recovered chemicals and supplies used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine. Officers also recovered 3 rifles, including a Norinco, model SKS rifle, 2 shotguns, including a sawed-off shotgun and homemade silencer.
The charges arose from an investigation by the Wagoner County Sheriff’s Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. The charges are in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A) (Up to 30 years imprisonment, $2,000,000 in fines), Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) (Up to 10 years imprisonment, $250,000 in fines), Title 26, United States Code, Sections 5845, 5861(d) and 5871 (Up to 10 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 in fines)
Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson
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FOR RELEASE: July 15, 2009
SUBJECT: SANCHEZ, Rodolfo Sanabria
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that RODOLFO SANABRIA SANCHEZ, age 45, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was found guilty by a federal jury.
“The trial began and ended with testimony on July 13, 2009. The defendant was indicted in March, 2009 on the charge of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A),” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“Testimony revealed that on March 12, 2009, Arizona Highway Patrol stopped a vehicle for several traffic violations. When law enforcement received consent from the driver, Jason Bollen, to search the vehicle, they recovered approximately 2.5 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in the gas tank.”
“When authorities in Arizona interviewed BOLLEN he stated that he had picked up the meth in California and was delivering it to SANCHEZ in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. BOLLEN testified that he had made the same trip on six other occasions for the defendant,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“BOLLEN was transported back to Tahlequah where he assisted Drug Task Force Agents in a controlled delivery of the methamphetamine to the SANCHEZ residence. SANCHEZ was taken into custody at that time.”
“Due to the high purity of the methamphetamine that was seized, it would likely have been “cut” or diluted with another consumable substance and would have made as much as eight pounds of consumable methamphetamine with an approximate street value of $360,000.00,” reported U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“SANCHEZ was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute in the United States District Court, District of Minnesota, in 1988. In that case, SANCHEZ was the passenger in a vehicle which was carrying 2 pounds of methamphetamine in the spare tire. After discovering the methamphetamine and based on other information received, officers obtained a search warrant. That search revealed an additional 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine in the driver’s residence. SANCHEZ was acquitted of the charges in that case.”
“The charges in the Oklahoma case arose from an investigation by the District 27 District Attorneys’ Drug Task Force, the Arizona Highway Patrol and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “
“The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the trial. The Court ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal pending sentencing.”
“Assistant United States Dean Burris represented the United States at trial.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 15, 2009
SUBJECT: WORKMAN, Wendell Scott
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that WENDELL SCOTT WORKMAN, age 46, of Stilwell, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 188 months imprisonment, followed by 60 months of supervised release for being a Felon in Possession of Ammunition, a violation of Title 18 United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “WORKMAN was indicted in November 2008 and pled guilty on February 17, 2009.”
“On July 14, 2008, WORKMAN was arrested at a residence in Adair County on an arrest warrant for second degree burglary and knowingly concealing stolen property. Officers found numerous rounds of ammunition in the residence near the defendant. WORKMAN had previously been convicted of first degree burglary, burglary and the manufacture of methamphetamine. As a result of these prior convictions, WORKMAN was sentenced as an Armed Career Criminal (ACC) and subject to a statutory minimum sentence of 15 years,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“The Honorable Frank H. Seay, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over today’s hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 16, 2009
SUBJECT: HARPER, Billy Earl; and MILLER, Jacob Dean
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that BILLY EARL HARPER, age 27 and JACOB DEAN MILLER, age 22, both of Antlers, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Uttering a Counterfeit Instrument, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 472.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the District 17 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force and the United States Secret Service,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “HARPER and MILLER were indicted in June, 2009.”
“In March 2009, the defendants, were identified by witnesses and video surveillance passing counterfeit money at several businesses in the Pushmataha County area,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant remains on bond pending sentencing.”
“The statutory range of punishment is up to 20 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “A preliminary calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines, projects an advisory sentencing range of 0-6 months imprisonment for both defendants.”
“Assistant United States Attorney D. Edward Snow represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 16, 2009
SUBJECT: JONES, Donna Sue; a/k/a SCOTT, Donna Sue
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that DONNA SUE JONES, aka Donna Sue Scott, age 47, of Stilwell, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Embezzlement and Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1163.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “JONES was indicted in June, 2009.”
“From on or about September, 2005 and continuing through August, 2007, JONES, an employee of the Cherokee Nation Human Services Department, fraudulently processed applications and issued checks from the General Assistance Program,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“The investigation revealed that approximately $10,022.00 was embezzled by JONES.”
“The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant remains on bond pending sentencing.”
“The statutory range of punishment is up to 5 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “A preliminary calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines, projects an advisory sentencing range of 0-6 months imprisonment.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 17, 2009
SUBJECT: CRAWFORD, Michael Andrew
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that MICHAEL ANDREW CRAWFORD, age 26, was sentenced to 87 months imprisonment, followed by 36 months of supervised release for Conspiracy and Use of Interstate Commerce Facilities in the Commission of Murder-For-Hire, in violation of Title 18, U.S.C. Sections, 371 and 1958.
“CRAWFORD was on active duty for the United States Army in South Korea,” U.S. Attorney Sperling reported. “Pursuant to federal process, the defendant was returned to this district to face these charges.”
“The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and the Department of Defense, Defense Criminal Investigative Service,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“On September 4, 2008 the Ardmore Police Department notified the FBI of a report that Tonia Mullins was looking for a hit man to kill the wife of MICHAEL ANDREW CRAWFORD. Mullins and CRAWFORD intended to buy a house together with $250,000 they anticipated collecting from the victim’s life insurance policy. The investigation included the use of consensual audio recordings and hidden video recordings. During a series of phone calls and text messages, it became evident that MICHAEL CRAWFORD’S aunt, Regina Hercules, was also involved in the scheme to kill the victim.”
“On September 12, 2008 an undercover agent with OSBI met with Mullins and Hercules and negotiated a price of $5,000.00 for killing the victim. The agent later participated in a three-way call with MULLINS, CRAWFORD and HERCULES to confirm details of the contract killing. On September 19, 2008 when Mullins brought collateral to the undercover agent to ensure payment of the $5,000.00, Mullins and Hercules were arrested. Following their arrest, Mullins and Hercules provided statements to the FBI acknowledging their involvement in the scheme and implicating CRAWFORD. Military authorities assisted in CRAWFORD’s return to the Eastern District of Oklahoma for judicial proceedings,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“At the plea hearing on February 9, 2009, the defendant acknowledged that he participated in the scheme to kill the victim. When Judge Kimberly West asked CRAWFORD if he intended to kill someone, the defendant replied, “Yes.”
“The Honorable James H. Payne, Chief District Court Judge, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over today’s hearing. When Judge Payne asked if there was anything CRAWFORD would like to say before he handed down his sentence, CRAWFORD apologized to the victim, his family and the court,” noted U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“The case resulted from the cooperative prosecution efforts of District Attorney Chris Ross and his staff and the United States Attorney’s Office. CRAWFORD will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Gregory Dean Burris represented the government.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 17, 2009
SUBJECT: SALINAS-ELIGIO, Fabian
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that FABIAN SALINAS-ELIGIO, age 23, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment, followed by 24 months of supervised release for Illegal Re-entry of a Previously Deported Alien After Conviction of an Aggravated Felony.
“The charges arose from an investigation by the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The charges are in violation of Title 8 U.S.C. Section 1326(a),” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “SALINAS-ELIGIO was indicted in January, 2009 and pled guilty in February, 2009.”
“The indictment alleged that on October 25, 2007, SALINAS-ELIGIO was deported from the United States through Del Rio, Texas port of entry. SALINAS-ELIGIO did not apply for permission to re-enter. On October 29, 2008, the defendant was interviewed and admitted to being an illegal alien and to re-entering the U.S. after deportation following a conviction for First Degree Rape,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over today’s hearing. SALINAS-ELIGIO is in the custody of the U.S. Marshal.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 24, 2009
SUBJECT: IRVING, Ronald Keith; and WASHINGTON, Deandre
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that RONALD KEITH IRVING, age 36, of Muskogee, Oklahoma was convicted by a federal jury of Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base, also known as Crack Cocaine and RONALD KEITH IRVING and DEANDRE WASHINGTON, age 23, of Tulsa, Oklahoma were both convicted by a federal jury for Tampering With A Witness.
“The evidence at trial was chilling,” noted U.S. Attorney Sperling. “Irving had been charged in state court with a crack cocaine distribution felony. The transaction which occurred on August 25, 2008, and involved over 10 grams of cocaine base. He sought the cold-blooded murder of one of Muskogee’s finest.”
“Irving had twice previously been convicted of felony drug crimes. While in jail he communicated his intent in killing a Muskogee Police Officer, who had previously served as a witness in a state proceeding in which Irving was convicted. The Muskogee Police Officer also was an affiant on a federal drug felony complaint against Irving, and testified both at Irving’s detention hearing and at this federal trial,” continued Sperling. “An intermediary relayed information between defendant Irving and defendant Washington. Washington was contracted to kill the Muskogee Police Officer in February, 2009.”
“This matter was brought to the attention of Muskogee County District Attorney Larry Moore, Muskogee County Sheriff Charles Pearson, and two Muskogee District Court Judges,” U.S. Attorney Sperling said. “The Offices of the United States Attorney and the Federal Bureau of Investigation were promptly notified of the intended plot and took immediate investigative and prosecutive action. Irving was charged by federal complaint with Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine.”
“A week later Irving participated in a number of phone calls to engage Washington to murder the Muskogee Police Officer. The FBI and Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers surveilled and followed Washington and a cooperator,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“The evidence established Washington explicitly intended to kill the victim officer. On March 9th, Washington said, “Can we do it before Thursday? Do you know how to find him? I won't wound him - I will shoot him in the face. He's a police officer...I'm ready cuz. I will give you (CI) 5,000. I will bust him. I will kill him (Irving) if I don't get the money. It will be splat - splat! We'll ride down there (Muskogee) and boom - boom. We will hit him at his house.”
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Muskogee Police Department, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Tulsa Police Department, the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office and the Muskogee County District Attorney’s Office.”
“The statutory range of punishment is 5-40 years imprisonment, and up to $2,000,000.00 in fines, for Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base and not more than 30 years imprisonment for Tampering with a Witness,” noted U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over this trial. The Court ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. Both defendants remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Roberts and First Assistant United States Attorney Doug Horn represented the United States at trial.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 28, 2009
SUBJECT: OSBORNE, Allen Kyle
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that ALLEN KYLE OSBORNE, age 21, of Sherman, Texas, pled guilty to Conspiracy, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Sherman Police Department, the Durant Police Department, the Bryan County Sheriff’s Department, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Department in Washington and the United States Secret Service,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“The Indictment alleged that from about the middle of January 2008, until about March 28, 2008, the defendant, was part of a counterfeit money making scheme. This scheme involved making counterfeit $100 bills out of bleached out $5 bills and passing them in businesses in Oklahoma, Texas and Washington State,” noted U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“OSBORNE was indicted in June along with RANDY DALE DOBBINS, CHARLENE NICHOLE BERTHELSON and MARK ALAN POOL,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“The Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant remains in the custody of the United States Marshal Service.”
“The statutory range of punishment is not more than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “A preliminary calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines, projects an advisory sentencing range of 18-24 months imprisonment.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 29, 2009
SUBJECT: AUTRY, Leon Richard; and WILSON, Clifford Leon
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that CLIFFORD LEON WILSON, age 56, of Stilwell, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Drug Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21, U.S.C. Section 846, Unlawful User of a Controlled Substance in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, U.S.C. Section 922(g)(3) and Drug Forfeiture, in violation of Title 21, U.S.C. Section 853. LEON RICHARD AUTRY, age 35, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, in violation of Title 21 U.S. C. Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C).
“Charges arose from an investigation by the District 17, District Attorney’s Drug Task Force and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“From March, 2005 until June, 2009, WILSON conspired with AUTRY and others to distribute in excess of 500 grams of methamphetamine,” reported U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“On May 30, 2008, law enforcement executed a state search warrant on WILSON’s residence, in Adair County. During that search, AUTRY drove onto WILSON’s property to discuss future drug transactions.”
“WILSON was an unlawful user of methamphetamine on the date of the service of the search warrant, wherein, officers seized 25 firearms. It is a violation of federal law to possess firearms during the unlawful use of methamphetamine,” recalled U.S. Attorney Sperling. “The defendants were indicted in June, 2009.”
“The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the both guilty pleas and ordered the completion of presentence reports. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled following their completion. The defendants remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.”
“The statutory range of punishment is not less than 10 years or more than Life imprisonment and up to $250,000 in fines for WILSON and not more than 20 years imprisonment and up to $250,000 in fines for AUTRY,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “A preliminary calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines, projects an advisory sentencing range of 135-168 months imprisonment for WILSON and 70-87 months imprisonment for AUTRY.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 29, 2009
SUBJECT: LEE, Jason Douglas
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JASON DOUGLAS LEE, age 24, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, U.S.C. Section 922(g), Distribution of Cocaine Base, in violation of Title 21, U.S.C. Section 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B) and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base, in violation of Title 21, U.S.C. Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B).
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. LEE was indicted in June, 2009.”
“On May 9, 2008, during the execution of a state search warrant at LEE’s residence, law enforcement recovered 45 Dihydrocodeinone “Hyrdocodeine” pills and a loaded RG, model FG31, .38 caliber revolver,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“On August 19, 2008, LEE sold crack cocaine to an individual and later agreed to provide an additional amount of the drug. LEE was arrested on September 9, 2008 during a traffic stop where officers seized distribution amounts of crack cocaine from inside LEE’s vehicle.”
“The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant remains in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.”
“The statutory range of punishment is not less than 5 years and up to Life imprisonment and/or up to $2,000,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “By statute, LEE must serve at least 60 months imprisonment.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 30, 2009
SUBJECT: BERTHELSON, Charlene Nichole
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that CHARLENE NICHOLE BERTHELSON, age 19, of Durant, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Conspiracy, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Sherman Police Department, the Durant Police Department, the Bryan County Sheriff’s Department, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Department in Washington and the United States Secret Service,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“The Indictment alleged that from about the middle of January 2008, until about March 28, 2008, the defendant, was part of a counterfeit money making scheme. This scheme involved making counterfeit $100 bills out of bleached out $5 bills and passing them in businesses in Oklahoma, Texas and Washington State,” noted U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“BERTHELSON was indicted in June along with RANDY DALE DOBBINS, ALLEN KYLE OSBORNE and MARK ALAN POOL,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling. “OSBORNE pled guilty to the same charge on July 28, 2009.”
“The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant remains on bond pending sentencing.”
“The statutory range of punishment is not more than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “A preliminary calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines, projects an advisory sentencing range of 12-18 months imprisonment.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: July 30, 2009
SUBJECT: CRUMP, Ladarouis Cornelius; and ROBERTS, Edward Deaundra
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that LADAROUIS CORNELIUS CRUMP, age 22, and EDWARD DEAUNDRA ROBERTS, age 21, both of Nashville, Tennessee, pled guilty to Access Device Fraud, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C., Section 1029(a)(4) and 2.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Webbers Falls Police Department, the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Department and the United States Secret Service,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“On March 9, 2009, ROBERTS and CRUMP were arrested, along with PATRICK RESHAWN MERRIWEATHER, by Sequoyah County deputies after they tried to use a stolen credit card at the Love’s Country Store in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma,” recalled U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“When deputies stopped the vehicle, they recovered a laptop computer, several credit cards and a credit card encoding device along with a large sum of cash.”
“MERRIWEATHER pled guilty to the same charge on July 13, 2009. All three defendants were Indicted in April, 2009,” noted U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the both guilty pleas and ordered the completion of presentence reports. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled following their completion. The defendants remain on bond pending sentencing.”
“The statutory range of punishment is not more than 15 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “A preliminary calculation of the Sentencing Guidelines, projects an advisory sentencing range of 10-16 months imprisonment for both defendants.”
“Assistant United States Attorney D. Edward Snow represented the United States.”
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