Henryetta Resident Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Distribution
HENRYETTA RESIDENT PLEADS GUILTY TO METHAMPHETAMINE DISTRIBUTION
Henryetta Resident Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Distribution
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Michael Wayne Wasson, also known as “Pops,” age 64, of Henryetta, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one felony count of Distribution of Methamphetamine.
Federal prosecutors stated the charge carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $1 million.
Details of the Offense
According to the felony information filed in court, Wasson knowingly and willfully distributed a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, on or about October 19, 2023.
Investigation and Agencies Involved
The case resulted from a multi-agency investigation involving the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.
Federal authorities emphasized that cooperation between federal, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies remains critical in combating the distribution of illegal drugs in eastern Oklahoma communities.
Court Proceedings
The guilty plea was accepted by D. Edward Snow, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, who ordered the preparation of a presentence investigation report.
A U.S. District Court judge will impose sentencing at a later date after reviewing the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory considerations.
Custody and Representation
Wasson has been remanded to the custody of the United States Marshals Service pending sentencing.
The United States was represented in the case by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Edith A. Singer and Jacob R. Parker.
Federal officials reiterated their commitment to aggressively prosecuting drug distribution offenses that pose a threat to public safety and the well-being of Oklahoma communities.
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