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United States of America v. Leroy Tchod Cameron Ravenell
Date: 08-04-2017
Case Number: Kenneth J. Gonzales
Judge: 2:17-cr-01308-KG
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Dona Ana County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: John Balla and Richard C. Williams
Defendant's Attorney: Rosanne Camunez
Description:
Las Cruces, NM - Federal Jury in New Mexico Convicts Colorado Man on Cocaine Trafficking Charge
A federal jury sitting in Las Cruces, N.M., returned a verdict August 3, 2017 finding Colorado Springs, Colo., resident Leroy Tchod Cameron Ravenell, 28, guilty on a cocaine trafficking charge after a three-day trial.
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested Ravenell on Nov. 11, 2016, after finding approximately .36 kilograms (.8 pounds) of cocaine and two firearms concealed in his vehicle during an inspection at the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint near Alamogordo, N.M., in Otero County, N.M. Ravenell, who initially was charged in a criminal complaint, subsequently was indicted on May 17, 2017, and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
Ravenell’s trial began on July 31, 2017, and concluded on August 3, 2017 when the jury returned a guilty verdict against Ravenell on the sole count of the indictment.
The testimony at trial established that on Nov. 11, 2016, Ravenell was a passenger in his vehicle when it was driven into the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Highway 54 south of Alamogordo. During a routine inspection of Ravenell’s vehicle, Border Patrol agents found approximately 243 grams of cocaine hidden in a small box and two firearms. Agents also located a large amount of cash on Ravenell’s person. Testimony during the trial established that Ravenell made a statement to law enforcement that he had bought the cocaine from another person in a parking lot in El Paso, Tex., on the morning of Nov. 11, 2016, with the intention of selling the cocaine to others.
The jury deliberated approximately three hours before returning its guilty verdict.
Ravenell was remanded into custody after the verdict was returned and remain detained pending a sentencing hearing, which has yet to be scheduled. At sentencing, Ravenell faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.
This case was investigated by the DEA and the U.S. Border Patrol.
A federal jury sitting in Las Cruces, N.M., returned a verdict August 3, 2017 finding Colorado Springs, Colo., resident Leroy Tchod Cameron Ravenell, 28, guilty on a cocaine trafficking charge after a three-day trial.
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested Ravenell on Nov. 11, 2016, after finding approximately .36 kilograms (.8 pounds) of cocaine and two firearms concealed in his vehicle during an inspection at the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint near Alamogordo, N.M., in Otero County, N.M. Ravenell, who initially was charged in a criminal complaint, subsequently was indicted on May 17, 2017, and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
Ravenell’s trial began on July 31, 2017, and concluded on August 3, 2017 when the jury returned a guilty verdict against Ravenell on the sole count of the indictment.
The testimony at trial established that on Nov. 11, 2016, Ravenell was a passenger in his vehicle when it was driven into the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Highway 54 south of Alamogordo. During a routine inspection of Ravenell’s vehicle, Border Patrol agents found approximately 243 grams of cocaine hidden in a small box and two firearms. Agents also located a large amount of cash on Ravenell’s person. Testimony during the trial established that Ravenell made a statement to law enforcement that he had bought the cocaine from another person in a parking lot in El Paso, Tex., on the morning of Nov. 11, 2016, with the intention of selling the cocaine to others.
The jury deliberated approximately three hours before returning its guilty verdict.
Ravenell was remanded into custody after the verdict was returned and remain detained pending a sentencing hearing, which has yet to be scheduled. At sentencing, Ravenell faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.
This case was investigated by the DEA and the U.S. Border Patrol.
Outcome:
Guilty
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Leroy Tchod Cameron Ravenell?
The outcome was: Guilty
Which court heard United States of America v. Leroy Tchod Cameron Ravenell?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Dona Ana County), MN. The presiding judge was 2:17-cr-01308-KG.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Leroy Tchod Cameron Ravenell?
Plaintiff's attorney: John Balla and Richard C. Williams. Defendant's attorney: Rosanne Camunez.
When was United States of America v. Leroy Tchod Cameron Ravenell decided?
This case was decided on August 4, 2017.