Eltramane Neal, Willie Jefferson, Jr., and Donte Parker, all of Oklahoma City, were charged on May 15 with conspiracy to possess and distribute nearly 180 pounds of methamphetamine, according to U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
The charges follow a law enforcement operation on May 14 in which authorities conducted surveillance on Jefferson and Parker at a residence in northeast Oklahoma City. Officers observed Neal arrive at the location, where he and Parker loaded a black tote into Neal’s vehicle. After leaving the residence, Neal was stopped by law enforcement who searched his vehicle and found approximately 99 pounds of methamphetamine inside the tote. A subsequent search warrant executed at the residence led to the discovery of about 80 more pounds of methamphetamine. During this time, Jefferson was also stopped by officers who found him in possession of a key to the residence and a large amount of U.S. currency.
Neal, Jefferson, and Parker each appeared in federal court following their arrest. They have been charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess 500 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. If convicted, they face up to life imprisonment and fines up to $10 million.
Troester said: “The public is reminded that these charges are merely allegations, and that the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.” The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Anderson following an investigation involving several agencies including the Drug Enforcement Administration; Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and Oklahoma City Police Department.
This prosecution is part of Operation Take Back America—a nationwide initiative designed by the Department of Justice aimed at eliminating cartels and transnational criminal organizations while protecting communities from violent crime perpetrators.
The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma advances public safety through federal law enforcement efforts as part of its work within the United States Department of Justice covering forty counties across western and central parts of Oklahoma according to its official website.
