Matthew Wayne Wasson, a 31-year-old resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma stated that Wasson entered a plea to one count of Distribution of Methamphetamine. This offense carries a minimum sentence of ten years in prison and could result in up to life imprisonment, as well as a fine of up to $10 million.
According to the indictment, on October 3, 2024, Wasson knowingly distributed at least 50 grams of methamphetamine. The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The plea was accepted by U.S. Magistrate Judge Jason A. Robertson in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Judge Robertson ordered a presentence investigation report.
A U.S. District Court Judge will decide on the final sentence after reviewing the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Wasson is being held by the United States Marshals Service while awaiting sentencing.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jacob R. Parker represented the government in this matter.
