Date: 09-13-2016

Case Style: United States of America v. Francisco Sanchez

Case Number: 5:15-cr-50077-TLB

Judge: Timothy L. Brooks

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas (Washington County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Brandon Carter

Defendant's Attorney:

Chad Atwell

Description: Fayetteville, AR - Rogers Man Sentenced to Maximum of 20 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

Francisco Sanchez, age 37 of Rogers, was sentenced today to 240 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine. Sanchez was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Fayetteville.

According to the plea agreement, on October 13, 2015, deputies of Benton County Sheriff’s Office while conducting surveillance, approached and detained Sanchez while he was parked at a car wash in Rogers. A drug detecting canine conducted an open air sniff on the defendant’s vehicle and alerted for the presence of contraband. Pursuant to this, the vehicle was searched and deputies located two separate packages of methamphetamine and a handgun. The suspected substance was sent to the DEA South Central Laboratory where it was tested and confirmed to be 333.1 grams of actual methamphetamine. Sanchez was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 11, 2016 and pleaded guilty on May 25, 2016.

“Through unprecedented partnerships with local enforcement, we are making major progress in preventing meth trafficking from taking hold in our community. This investigation is a compelling example of that success,” said DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Matthew Barden. “We will stand firmly to ensure that criminals who peddle in these poisons and wreak havoc in our communities will face consequences for their criminal activities.”

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.

Outcome: Defendant was sentenced to 240 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.

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