MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Clinton Shane Strable, age 36, of Stigler, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 168 months’ imprisonment and 5 years of supervised release for Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A); and to 37 months’ imprisonment and 3 years of supervised release for Felon In Possession Of Firearm And Ammunition, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1), 924(a)(2) on two separate Indictments. The charges arose from an investigation by the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Haskell County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

The Indictment for federal drug crimes alleged that on or about September 18, 2018, the defendant knowingly and intentionally possessed with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance. The second Indictment alleged that on or about April 22, 2018 the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, knowingly possessed in and affecting commerce, firearms and ammunition, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

United States Attorney Brian J. Kuester said, “The investigations and prosecution of the defendant for federal drug and weapons offenses is the result of strong working relationships law enforcement agencies have in the Eastern District. Federal prosecution is not always an option or the best option. However, when it is, this office and the federal law enforcement community is eager to assist local law enforcement agencies in our shared missions to protect the public. This case is a great example of the benefit of working together.”                 

The Honorable Ronald A. White, U.S. District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Clay Compton represented the United States. 

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Clinton Shane Strable, age 36, of Stigler, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A), punishable by not less than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $10,000,000.00 fine, or both. 

The Indictment alleged that, on or about September 18, 2018, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration.  

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report.  

Assistant United States Attorney Clay Compton represented the United States.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Clinton Shane Strable, age 36, of Stigler, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to Felon In Possession Of Firearm And Ammunition, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1), 924(a)(2) and 924(e), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine, or both. 

The Indictment alleged that, on or about April 22, 2018, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, firearms and ammunition, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce. 

The charges arose from an investigation by the Haskell County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. 

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report.  

Assistant United States Attorney Clay Compton represented the United States.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the November 2018 Federal Grand Jury.

The following named individuals have been charged with a federal crime or crimes by the return of an indictment by the Grand Jury.  A grand jury Indictment does not constitute evidence of guilt.  A grand jury Indictment is a method of bringing formal charges against the defendant.  A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and may not be found guilty unless evidence establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.  United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court.  Federal prison sentences are non-parolable.

GATLIN GARY MORGAN, age 37, of Muskogee, Oklahoma

Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine

Possession Of A Firearm In Furtherance Of A Drug Trafficking Crime

Felon In Possession Of Firearm And Ammunition

The Indictment alleges that on or about October 8, 2018, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, defendant, GATLIN GARY MORGAN, did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A), punishable by not less than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $10,000,000.00 or both. 

The Indictment further alleges that on or about October 8, 2018, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma the defendant, GATLIN GARY MORGAN, did knowingly possess a firearm, that is, One (1) Glock Model 23, .40 Caliber handgun, serial number SXUY360, in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime for which he may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, that is, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine as alleged in Count One, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A), punishable by not less than 5 years imprisonment to run consecutive to any other term of imprisonment imposed, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about October 8, 2018, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, GATLIN GARY MORGAN, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm and ammunition which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1), and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee County Sherriff’s Office, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace

 

STEPHEN-DEAN DOLLARD SCHMIDT, age 27, of Roff, Oklahoma

Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine (2 Counts)

Possession Of A Firearm In Furtherance Of A Drug Trafficking Crime (2 Counts)

Felon In Possession Of Firearm And Ammunition (2 Counts)

The Indictment alleges that on or about April 15, 2018, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, STEPHEN-DEAN DOLLARD SCHMIDT, did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841 (b)(1)(B), punishable by not less than 5 nor more than 40 years imprisonment, a fine up to $5,000,000.00 or both. 

The Indictment further alleges that on or about April 15, 2018, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, STEPHEN-DEAN DOLLARD SCHMIDT, did knowingly possess a firearm, to wit, one (1) Smith and Wesson, Model SW9VE, 9mm Luger caliber, semi-automatic pistol, serial number RAV5215  in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime for which he may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, that is, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, as alleged in Count One, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c), punishable by not less than 5 years imprisonment to run consecutive to any other term of imprisonment imposed, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both. 

The Indictment further alleges that on or about April 15, 2018, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, STEPHEN-DEAN DOLLARD SCHMIDT, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm, to wit, one (1) Smith and Wesson, Model SW9VE, 9mm Luger caliber, semi-automatic pistol, serial number RAV5215, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about July 2, 2018, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, STEPHEN-DEAN DOLLARD SCHMIDT, did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841 (b)(1)(C), punishable by not more than 20 years imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000,000.00 or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about July 2, 2018, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, STEPHEN-DEAN DOLLARD SCHMIDT, did knowingly possess a firearm, to wit, one (1) Taurus, Model PT111 Millennium G2, 9mm Luger caliber, semi-automatic pistol, serial number TKU67600,  in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime for which he may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, that is, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, as alleged in Count Four, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c), punishable by not less than 25 years imprisonment to run consecutive to any other term of imprisonment imposed, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about July 2, 2018, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, STEPHEN-DEAN DOLLARD SCHMIDT, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm, to wit, one (1) Taurus, Model PT111 Millennium G2, 9mm Luger caliber, semi-automatic pistol, serial number TKU67600, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both. 

The charges arose from an investigation by the Ada Police Department, the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris

 

CHRISTOPHER MARQUIS RODGERS, age 20, of Humboldt, Tennessee

ANTWAUN ANGLIN, age 39, of Nashville, Tennessee

Uttering A Countefeit Obligation (1 Count Each)

Possession Of A Countefeit Obligation Of The United States (1 Count Each)

The Indictment alleges that on or about September 13, 2018, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendants, CHRISTOPHER MARQUIS RODGERS and ANTWAUN ANGLIN, with intent to defraud, did pass, utter, and publish to Sonic Drive-In, located at 610 South Mississippi Ave., Atoka, OK 74525, a falsely made, forged and counterfeited obligation of the United States, that is, a Federal Reserve Note in the denomination of twenty dollars, Series of 2013, Serial No. MK12783752B, which they then knew to be falsely made, forged and counterfeited, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 472 and 2, punishable by not more than 20 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about September 13, 2018, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendants, CHRISTOPHER MARQUIS RODGERS and ANTWAUN ANGLIN, did knowingly have in their possession and custody, with intent to sell or otherwise use, approximately five hundred seventy-eight (578) falsely made and counterfeited twenty-dollar Federal Reserve Notes, Series 2013, Serial No. MK12783752B, Quadrant # 4, Face Plate 28, Back Plate 22, Federal Reserve Bank K11, made after the similitude of obligations issued under the authority of the United States, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 474(a) and 2, punishable by not more than 25 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Caney Police Department, the Atoka Police Department, and the United States Secret Service.

Assistant United States Attorney Clay Compton

 

KEVIN RUANY GRIJALVA-SOTO, age 29, of Phoenix, Arizona

LESLIE AZUCENA RUBIO-RODRIGUEZ, age 28, of Glendale, Arizona

Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine (1 Count Each)

The Indictment alleges that on or about September 18, 2018, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendants, KEVIN RUANY GRIJALVA-SOTO and LESLIE AZUCENA RUBIO-RODRIGUEZ, did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2, punishable by not less than 10 years nor not more than life imprisonment, a fine up to $10,000,000.00 or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris

 

JUSTIN DALE KILLER, age 35, of Stilwell, Oklahoma

Felon In Possession Of Firearm

The Indictment alleges that on or about May 24, 2018, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, JUSTIN DALE KILLER, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm, to-wit: One (1) Glock, Model 19GEN4, 9mm caliber pistol, serial number BDCZ102, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris

 

CLINTON SHANE STRABLE, age 36, of Stigler, Oklahoma

Felon In Possession Of Firearm And Ammunition

The Indictment alleges that on or about April 22, 2018, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, CLINTON SHANE STRABLE, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, the following firearms and ammunition which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1), 924(a)(2) and 924(e), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Haskell County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Assistant United States Attorney John David Luton

 

CLINTON SHANE STRABLE, age 36, of Stigler, Oklahoma

Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine

The Indictment alleges that on or about September 18, 2018, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, CLINTON SHANE STRABLE, did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A), punishable by not less than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $10,000,000.00 or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Assistant United States Attorney John David Luton

 

DARRYL EMANUEL BICKHAM, JR., age 34, of McAlester, Oklahoma

Felon In Possession Of Firearm And AmmunitionPossession Of Firearm And Ammunition By Prohibited Person

The Indictment alleges that on or about August 15, 2018, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendant, DARRYL EMANUEL BICKHAM, JR., having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm and ammunition, punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about August 15, 2018, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, DARRYL EMANUEL BICKHAM Jr., who was subject to a court order issued in the District Court of Hughes County, State of Oklahoma, on May 6, 2015, Case No. PO-15-22, and issued after a hearing of which he received actual notice, and at which he had an opportunity to participate, restraining him from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner, restraining him from engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury to the partner, that by its terms explicitly prohibited the use, attempted use or threatened use of physical force against such intimate partner that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury, that included a finding that the defendant was a credible threat to the physical safety of the intimate partner, did knowingly possess in and affecting interstate commerce, a firearm and ammunition with said firearm and ammunition having been shipped and transported in interstate commerce; in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(8) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both.  

The charges arose from an investigation by the McAlester Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. 

Assistant United States Attorney Jarrod Leaman