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Date: 06-29-2022

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United States of America v. Richard Alan Stewart

Case Number: 4:22-cr-00074-JFH

Judge: John F. Heil, III

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma (Tulsa County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office

Defendant's Attorney:



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Description: Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with three counts of Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition; three counts of Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime; Carrying, Using, and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime; and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime.

Richard Alan Stewart, age 50, of Miami, Oklahoma pleaded guilty.

Stewart, a convicted felon, brandished or possessed firearms on at least three different occasions along with methamphetamine that he intended to sell.

On Nov. 13, 2019, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper stopped Stewart for a traffic violation. The trooper conducted a search of the car which revealed zip-lock bags of methamphetamine and pills along with a Spike’s Tactical multi-caliber semi-automatic rifle, which is an AR 15. Later, a search was conducted at Stewart’s home where law enforcement discovered 92 grams of methamphetamine.

On March 18, 2021, task force officers conducted a search of Stewart’s residence based on a tip that Stewart continued to traffic large quantities of methamphetamine. When officers confronted Stewart in the home, he drew a stolen Smith & Wesson .380 caliber pistol and pointed it at them. Officers forcibly removed the gun from Stewart’s hand and arrested him. During the search, officers found the following items:

-one black bag containing a large amount of methamphetamine, a loaded Smith

& Wesson .45 caliber revolver, digital scales, and a baggie with yellow pills;

-one black bag with bundles of U.S. Currency totaling $39,350;

-one Heritage .22 caliber revolver

-two additional bags of methamphetamine

-glass pipes

-additional U.S. currency

In total, officers located 1.4 kilograms of methamphetamine.

Finally, on May 17, 2021, Grove City Police officer pulled Stewart over for a traffic violation and conducted a search of the vehicle, which revealed 670 grams of methamphetamine, a glass pipe, a Ruger EC9s 9mm caliber pistol, and seven rounds of ammunition.

In total, law enforcement recovered five illegally-obtained firearms, ammunition, more than 2 kilograms of methamphetamine, and more than $40,000 from the investigation.

Stewart did not cooperate with law enforcement during the investigations. Stewart faces a 17-year sentence for the possession and brandishing of firearms charges and an additional 10 year sentence for distribution of controlled substances. Once sentenced, Stewart will serve a minimum of 27 years in federal prison.

This case was prosecuted as part of Operation Pullin Chains, an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Drug Enforcement Administration, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 13th District Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, and Grove City Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle M. McWaters is prosecuting the case.

18 USC 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2): Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853 and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(1)
18 USC 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2): Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853, and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(1s)
21 USC 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A)(viii): Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853 and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(2)
21 USC 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B)(viii): Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853, and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(2s)
18 USC 924(c)(1)(A)(i): Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853 and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(3)
18 USC 924(c)(1)(A)(i): Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853, and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(3s)
18 USC 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2): Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853 and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(4)
18 USC 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2): Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853, and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(4s)
21 USC 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A)(viii): Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853 and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(5)
21 USC 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A)(viii): Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853, and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(5s)
18 USC 924(c)(1)(A)(i): Carrying, Using, and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853 and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(6)
18 USC 924(c)(1)(A)(ii): Carrying, Using, and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853, and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(6s)
18 USC 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2): Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853 and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(7)
18 USC 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2): Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853, and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(7s)
21 USC 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B)(viii): Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853 and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(8)
21 USC 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B)(viii): Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853, and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(8s)
18 USC 924(c)(1)(A)(i): Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853 and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(9)
18 USC 924(c)(1)(A)(i): Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d), 21 USC 853, and 28 USC 2461(c): Drug and Firearms Forfeiture
(9s)

Outcome: 06/27/2022 33 MINUTES of Proceedings - held before Magistrate Judge Christine D Little: Change of Plea Hearing held on 6/27/2022 , guilty plea entered, striking/terminating deadline(s)/hearing(s) as to Richard Alan Stewart (Court Reporter: MJ Courtroom 1) (alg, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 06/27/2022)
06/27/2022 34 CONSENT by Defendant to Proceed before a Magistrate Judge for Change of Plea (in Felony case) approved by Magistrate Judge Christine D Little as to Richard Alan Stewart (alg, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 06/27/2022)
06/27/2022 35 WAIVER of Right to have Thirty Days to Prepare for Trial approved by Magistrate Judge Christine D Little by Richard Alan Stewart (alg, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 06/27/2022)
06/27/2022 36 WAIVER of Right to Trial by Jury approved by Magistrate Judge Christine D Little by Richard Alan Stewart (alg, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 06/27/2022)
06/27/2022 37 PETITION to Enter Plea of Guilty and ORDER Accepting Plea by Magistrate Judge Christine D Little as to Richard Alan Stewart (alg, Dpty Clk) (Entered: 06/27/2022)

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