MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that James Paul Brown, age 47, of Stilwell, Oklahoma pled guilty to Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), punishable by not less than 5 or more than 40 years imprisonment, up to a $5,000,000.00 fine, or both; and to Felon In Possession Of Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1), 924(a)(2), and 924(e)(1), punishable by not less than 15 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine, or both.
The Indictment alleged that on or about May 18, 2017, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the 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.
The indictment further alleged that on or about May 18, 2017, 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: a FMK Firearms, Model 9C1G2, 9x19 caliber pistol, serial number BP3233, and a Yugoslavia, Model 59/66, 7.62x39 caliber rifle, serial number M-477781, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.
The charges arose from an investigation by the District 27 Drug Task Force.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report.
Assistant United States Attorney Timothy Hammer represented the United States.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
