United States of America v. Jonathan Tadeo-Neri,

Raleigh, North Carolina criminal defense lawyers James B. Polk represented the Defendant charged with possessing with intent to distribute a quantity of meth.

An investigation began in January 2023, when a confidential source contacted DEA agents regarding a methamphetamine dealer in the Raleigh area. DEA identified the drug dealer as Jonathan Tadeo-Neri, a 31-year-old Mexican alien, and conducted a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from him. On January 9, 2023, Tadeo-Neri agreed to sell drugs and delivered 83.22 grams (94% pure) of methamphetamine.

On January 27, 2023, DEA conducted a second controlled purchase of methamphetamine from Tadeo-Neri. Tadeo-Neri sent the same courier to deliver 981.9 grams (97% pure) of methamphetamine. Tadeo-Neri is a Mexican illegal alien, who slinked into the United States without permission. The United States will deport him as soon as he has completed his prison sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer C. Nucci prosecuted the case. The DEA and Raleigh Police Department investigated the case.

The Defendant was sentenced 138 months as to Count 1 and Count 2 to run concurrently for a total of 138 months imprisonment with recommendations made - 3 years as to Count 1 and Count 2 to run concurrently for a total of 3 years supervised release with special conditions imposed - $200 special assessment - No fine -