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United States of America v. Myron Billups
Date: 07-11-2025
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Judge: Michael R. Barrett
Court: The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Cincinnati
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Cincinnati man pleads guilty to possessing 26 pounds of methamphetamine
According to court documents, on July 27, 2024, law enforcement officers observed Billups near a residence on Drew Avenue in Cincinnati receiving a plastic storage bin. Billups placed the bin in the trunk of a red Lexus that belonged to another individual and then went back inside the residence.
Later that morning, Billups, driving the red Lexus, was stopped by law enforcement for a traffic violation. A K9 alerted at the vehicle, and officers discovered approximately 26 pounds of methamphetamine in the storage bin.
During a subsequent search of the Drew Avenue residence, law enforcement discovered $3,000 in cash, drug paraphernalia and two baggies of fentanyl.
Billups was charged federally in August 2024.
Kelly A. Norris, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Andrew Lawton, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Detroit; and Springfield Township Police Chief Chris Niehaus announced the guilty plea entered on July 10 before Senior U.S. District Judge Michael R. Barrett. Assistant United States Attorney Ryan A. Keefe is representing the United States in this case.
Cincinnati, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing 26 pounds of methamphetamine
Cincinnati man pleads guilty to possessing 26 pounds of methamphetamine
According to court documents, on July 27, 2024, law enforcement officers observed Billups near a residence on Drew Avenue in Cincinnati receiving a plastic storage bin. Billups placed the bin in the trunk of a red Lexus that belonged to another individual and then went back inside the residence.
Later that morning, Billups, driving the red Lexus, was stopped by law enforcement for a traffic violation. A K9 alerted at the vehicle, and officers discovered approximately 26 pounds of methamphetamine in the storage bin.
During a subsequent search of the Drew Avenue residence, law enforcement discovered $3,000 in cash, drug paraphernalia and two baggies of fentanyl.
Billups was charged federally in August 2024.
Kelly A. Norris, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Andrew Lawton, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Detroit; and Springfield Township Police Chief Chris Niehaus announced the guilty plea entered on July 10 before Senior U.S. District Judge Michael R. Barrett. Assistant United States Attorney Ryan A. Keefe is representing the United States in this case.
Outcome:
He faces at least 10 years in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Myron Billups?
The outcome was: He faces at least 10 years in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Myron Billups?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, OH. The presiding judge was Michael R. Barrett.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Myron Billups?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Cincinnati. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Cincinnati, Ohio Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Myron Billups decided?
This case was decided on July 11, 2025.