Pelham Man Sentenced To 120 Months In Federal Prison On Illegal Drug Charges

ALBANY: Charles E. Peeler, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announced that on Thursday, October 4, 2018, United States District Court Judge Leslie Abrams sentenced 33-year-old Joshua Griffin of Pelham, Georgia, to a total of 120 months imprisonment for the offenses of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine (120 months), Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana (120 months concurrent), and Possession of Cocaine (24 months concurrent).  All sentences will run concurrently.  Mr. Griffin received an enhanced sentence due to a previous conviction.  There is no parole in the federal system.

Mr. Griffin was found guilty on July 17, 2018, following a two-day jury trial.  Evidence presented at trial showed that officers from the Pelham Police Department lawfully searched Mr. Griffin’s residence on January 11, 2017.  Their search revealed marijuana in a plastic container, cocaine in a Crown Royal bag, methamphetamine, a digital scale, a razor blade with a white residue and plastic baggies.

“Our community is not turning a blind eye to the destruction caused by methamphetamine and other illegal drugs,” said U.S. Attorney Charles Peeler.  “Mr. Griffin’s jury trial and stiff sentencing sends a strong message that the illegal drug trade will not be tolerated.  I want to thank the Pelham Police Department for their efforts investigating this case.”

The case was investigated by agents of the Pelham Police Department and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Leah McEwen.

Questions concerning this release should be directed to Pamela Lightsey, Public Information Officer, United States Attorney’s Office, at (478) 621-2603.