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Pass Christian Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

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

Gulfport, Miss. –   A Pass Christian, Mississippi man pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley of the Drug Enforcement Administration.  

According to court records, on March 29, 2022, Michael Dedeaux was stopped for a traffic violation near West North Street and Fitzpatrick Avenue in Pass Christian.  The traffic stop led to the seizure of 442 grams of methamphetamine.  

Dedeaux will be sentenced on January 27, 2023, and faces a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison and $5M fine. A federal district judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration. 

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Erica Rose.

Updated October 27, 2022
Topic
Drug Trafficking
Components
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
USAO - Mississippi, Southern

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