Press Release
Richmond County Defendants Plead Guilty To Federal Methamphetamine Charges
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of North Carolina
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Four Richmond County defendants pleaded guilty today to methamphetamine-related offenses, announced Sandra J. Hairston, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina.
Robert Ray Brayboy and Gina Marie Chavis each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess pseudoephedrine, a List I chemical, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe it would be used to manufacture methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846 and 841(c)(2). Brayboy and Chavis each face up to 20 years imprisonment for this offense, up to a $250,000 fine, a term of supervised release of up to three years, and a $100 special assessment. Sentencing is scheduled for August 2, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in Greensboro, Courtroom #1.
Andrew Jennings Roscoe, II, pleaded guilty to manufacturing methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(a)(1), and manufacturing methamphetamine on premises where children are present or reside, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 860a. Dorothy Ann Joyner also pleaded guilty to manufacturing methamphetamine on premises where children are present or reside, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 860a. Roscoe faces up to 20 years imprisonment for the manufacturing methamphetamine offense, and a consecutive sentence of up to 20 years for the manufacturing methamphetamine offense related to children. Joyner faces up to 20 years for the manufacturing methamphetamine offense related to children. Roscoe is subject to a fine of up to $1 million and Joyner is subject to a fine of up to $250,000. Each is also subject to a term of supervised release of up to three years, and a $100 special assessment as to each count of conviction. Sentencing is scheduled for August 2, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. in Greensboro Courtroom #1.
These cases were jointly investigated by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Rockingham Police Department, and the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
###
Updated May 2, 2017
Component