MUSKOGEE —
Two Tahlequah men pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to conspiracy to distribute cocaine base.
Jonathan Gandy, 27, and Seneca Tavares Gandy, 29, were charged after an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Task Force.
According to U.S. Attorney Mark Green’s office, both pleaded guilty to accusations of conspiring with others to distribute 28 grams or more of crack cocaine between June 2010 and April 2012.
District Judge Ronald A. White accepted their guilty pleas and ordered completion of presentence reports. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion, and the two will remain in custody of the U.S. Marshal Service.
According to Green’s office, the statutory range of punishment is not less than five years or more than 40 years in prison.
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Pair pleads guilty to federal charges
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From Dinosaurs to Greece
Children attending the Northeastern State University Continuing Education and College of Liberal Arts Second Century Summer Camps for Kids aren’t just getting adult supervision. The kids are enjoying their summer vacations, and experiencing fun and informative educational programs in a college setting.
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Tailholt community introduces ‘fun day’
A Tailholt Family Fun Fest and Dad’s Day Out brought dozens of people to the Caney Community Center Saturday to celebrate fathers and their community.
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Airbag module may offer clues to crash
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Fatalities could raise new concerns about riding in the back of pickups
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Suspicious vehicle lands two in jail on meth-related arrests
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Thriving on culture
Northeastern State University began as the Cherokee Female Seminary and was established prior to statehood. It has a long and storied history ntertwined with the Cherokee Nation, and to this day, it offers degree programs and outreach opportunities for American Indians.
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CN Tribal Council election this Saturday
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Teens killed in area crash were TPS students
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Diamondhead to host Red Dirt music festival
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Market offers homemade goods
The Cookson Hills Center United Methodist Mission Farmers’ Market was born on a whim.
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