Meth

Brooksville Man Prepares for Double Jury Showdown in Meth Trafficking Case

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Brooksville, Florida — A local man is set to face two separate jury trials concerning charges of methamphetamine trafficking. The legal proceedings stem from incidents that reportedly occurred over several months and involve significant quantities of illicit drugs. The suspect, identified as a 36-year-old resident of Brooksville, was arrested earlier this year following an investigation conducted by law enforcement officials. Authorities allege that the man was involved in distributing substantial amounts of methamphetamine, a substance that has raised concerns within the community due to its detrimental effects. Details from the investigation indicate that local police, … Read more

Miami Man Sentenced to Life for Massive Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking: A Major Win for Law Enforcement in Arkansas

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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ark. — A man from Miami, Florida, received a life sentence on Tuesday after being convicted of trafficking fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid associated with a growing number of overdose deaths in the U.S. Derrick Scudder, 36, was apprehended on September 23, 2024, following a high-speed chase initiated by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The pursuit ended when Scudder crashed his vehicle on Highway 64 in Alma, Arkansas. His arrest resulted from a collaborative operation involving the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Arkansas State Police, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. In the SUV Scudder … Read more

7th Circuit Upholds Convictions of Nicholas Karagianis for Major Meth Distribution and Firearm Possession

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Indianapolis, Indiana — The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the convictions of Nicholas Karagianis, affirming his sentencing on multiple drug and firearm-related charges. The court’s ruling confirms Karagianis’ guilt on two counts of distributing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine and a count for possessing a firearm as a felon. He is to serve a combined total of 168 months on the drug charges and an additional 120 months for the firearm charge, all to run concurrently. The appeals court found that Karagianis failed to demonstrate that any actions taken by the district … Read more

Federal Jury Convicts Edwardsville Man of Major Meth Distribution Charges amidst Drug Bust Operation

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BENTON, Ill. — A federal jury has found a man from Edwardsville guilty on two counts related to methamphetamine distribution in Franklin and Perry counties, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois. The verdict came down on Wednesday for 59-year-old Kevin D. Stewart, who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute meth and possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of the substance. The case also involved a co-defendant, Elizabeth J. Schwartzkopf, a 43-year-old resident of Pinckneyville, who had earlier pleaded guilty to similar charges in September. Schwartzkopf received … Read more