Three residents from Oklahoma have admitted guilt to federal drug charges relating to the distribution of illegal substances in Eastern Oklahoma, according to a statement from the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. The individuals, identified as Ja'Darious Rajae Scroggins, also known as Juice, age 25, of Hugo, Oklahoma; Latrell Lamont Crawford, also known as Trell, age 25, of Atoka, Oklahoma; and Kaleigh Leann Ervin, age 22, of Durant, Oklahoma, have entered guilty pleas for their involvement in drug-related activities.
Scroggins confessed to one count of drug conspiracy. If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of 465 months in prison. The superseding indictment against him alleged activities between October 19, 2023, and July 17, 2024, including conspiring to distribute and possessing with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine and substances containing cocaine. Additionally, it was alleged that Scroggins used firearms to support and advance his drug distribution operations.
Crawford pleaded guilty to a count of methamphetamine distribution, which carries a potential sentence of up to 188 months in prison. His indictment detailed an incident on December 18, 2023, where he allegedly distributed over 50 grams of methamphetamine.
Ervin admitted to maintaining drug-involved premises, an offense that could lead to a maximum of 63 months in prison. The indictment against her stated that from October 25, 2023, to January 16, 2024, she managed a location in Durant, Oklahoma, for the purpose of distributing methamphetamine and cocaine.
The charges against these individuals stemmed from a joint investigation conducted by several agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; the Hugo Police Department; and the Durant Police Department.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Jason A. Robertson accepted the guilty pleas and has mandated a presentence investigation report. The final sentences will be determined by a U.S. District Court Judge, who will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other relevant factors.
Until sentencing, the defendants are held in the custody of the United States Marshals Service.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joshua Satter, Jordan W. Howanitz, and Rachel Geizura.
