Two Individuals Indicted In April 2019 Federal Grand Jury

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the April 2019 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.  United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court.  Federal prison sentences are non-parolable.

WINFORD LAMONT HENLEY, age 45, of Roff, Oklahoma

Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine
Possession Of Firearm In Furtherance Of Drug Trafficking Crime
Felon In Possession Of Firearm

The Indictment alleges that on or about February 12, 2019, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841 (b)(1)(C), punishable by not more than 20 imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000,000.00, or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about February 12, 2019, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma the defendant, did knowingly possess a firearm, to wit: one (1) North American Mfg (DBA North American Arms), Model NAA-22LR, .22 caliber revolver, serial number L066420, in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime for which he may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, that is, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, as alleged in Count One, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c). punishable by not less than 5 years to run consecutive to any other term of imprisonment imposed, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about February 12, 2019, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm, to wit: one (1) North American Mfg (DBA North American Arms), Model NAA-22LR, .22 caliber revolver, serial number L066420, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Eufaula Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris

JORDAN BRADLEY BROWN, age 30, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine
Possession Of Firearm In Furtherance Of Drug Trafficking Crime
Felon In Possession Of Firearm (2 Counts)

The Indictment alleges that on or about February 27, 2019, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B), punishable by not less than 5 and not more than 40 years imprisonment, a fine up to $5,000,000.00, or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about February 27, 2019, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly possess a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime for which he may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, that is, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine as alleged in Count One, punishable by not less than 5 years to run consecutive to any other term of imprisonment imposed, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about February 27, 2019, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm which had been shipped and transported in interstate and foreign commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both. 

The Indictment further alleges that on or about February 27, 2019, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm, to-wit: One (1) Bryco Arm Jennings Nine 9mm semi-automatic pistol Serial #1086803; which had been shipped and transported in interstate and foreign commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace