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United States of America v. Lonnie Moore, Jr.
Date: 09-11-2026
Case Number: 2:25-cr-20347
Judge: Brian C. Lea
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee (Shelby County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Greg Wagner
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Memphis, Tennessee criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with controlled drugs with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841.
Reported by: Kent Morlan
On August 22, 2025, Memphis Airport police officers intercepted luggage that belonged to
Lonnie Moore, Jr., age 38, who had just landed at the Memphis International Airport from Los Angeles, California. A police K9 indicated the luggage contained narcotics; therefore, officers seized the luggage.
Police discovered that the luggage contained a large clear vacuumed-sealed bag containing 12 individual wrapped bags of a green leafy substance, which weighed a total of 13.10 lbs. This green leafy substance tested positive for marijuana. Additionally, there was another large clear vacuumed-sealed bag containing 2 individual wrapped bags of a hard crystal-like substance, which weighed a total of 9.10 lbs. This substance tested positive, and was later confirmed by a laboratory, for methamphetamine.
This case was investigated by the Memphis International Airport Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Reported by: Kent Morlan
On August 22, 2025, Memphis Airport police officers intercepted luggage that belonged to
Lonnie Moore, Jr., age 38, who had just landed at the Memphis International Airport from Los Angeles, California. A police K9 indicated the luggage contained narcotics; therefore, officers seized the luggage.
Police discovered that the luggage contained a large clear vacuumed-sealed bag containing 12 individual wrapped bags of a green leafy substance, which weighed a total of 13.10 lbs. This green leafy substance tested positive for marijuana. Additionally, there was another large clear vacuumed-sealed bag containing 2 individual wrapped bags of a hard crystal-like substance, which weighed a total of 9.10 lbs. This substance tested positive, and was later confirmed by a laboratory, for methamphetamine.
This case was investigated by the Memphis International Airport Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Lonnie Moore, Jr.?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Lonnie Moore, Jr.?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee (Shelby County), TN. The presiding judge was Brian C. Lea.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Lonnie Moore, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Greg Wagner. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Memphis Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Lonnie Moore, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on September 11, 2026.