East Bay Drug Supplier Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

OAKLAND – Carson Fries was sentenced today to 72 months in federal prison for drug trafficking.  U.S. District Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. handed down the sentence. 

Fries, 34, of Bay Point, California, was charged by Criminal Complaint on September 22, 2025, and charged by Information on May 12, 2026.  Fries pleaded guilty on July 29, 2026, to Possession with Intent to Distribute 50 Grams or More of a Mixture or Substance Containing a Detectable Amount of Methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B)(viii)).  Fries was a significant drug supplier in Contra Costa County.  According to the plea agreement, Fries admitted to selling large quantities of meth on at least three instances between August 29, 2025, and September 9, 2025, in Bay Point.  On August 29, 2025, he sold approximately 478 gross grams of methamphetamine.  On September 3, 2025, Fries sold approximately 518 gross grams of methamphetamine.  And on September 9, 2025, Fries sold approximately 506 gross grams of methamphetamine.  Additionally, 160 grams of methamphetamine and 33 firearms and a stockpile of ammunition were found at Fries’ residence during a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant.

United States Attorney Craig H. Missakian and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Bob P. Beris made the announcement.  In addition to the prison term, Judge Gilliam also sentenced the defendant to four years of supervised release.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Ivana Djak is prosecuting the case with the assistance of Jessie Chelsea and Amala James.  The prosecution is the result of an investigation by the DEA and the Concord Police Department.