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Pinon Brothers Sentenced to 108 Months for Distributing Methamphetamine

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Arizona

     PHOENIX– On Oct. 29, 2018, brothers Corwin Haskan, 21 and Corey Irving Haskan, 22 of Pinon, Ariz., were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Diane J. Humetewa to108 months’ imprisonment. Both had previously pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.  

     In July 2017, the Navajo Nation Police searched the home of Corwin and Corey Haskan and seized approximately 4 pounds of methamphetamine, numerous firearms and over $50,000. The Haskan brothers each admitted their intent to distribute methamphetamine to another person. Corwin and Corey Haskan are members of the Navajo Nation.

     Navajo Nation Criminal Investigations and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation. The prosecution was handled by Kiyoko Patterson, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix.

 

CASE NUMBER:            CR-18-8026-PCT-DJH   

RELEASE NUMBER:    2018-144_Haskan

 

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Updated November 2, 2018
Topics
Drug Trafficking
Indian Country Law and Justice
Component
USAO - Arizona
Press Release Number: 2018-144_Haskan / CR-18-8026-PCT-DJH

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