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MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – A Roland, Oklahoma man has been handed a 72-month federal prison sentence for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution operation, according to a recent announcement by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
Defendant Identified as Christopher Ray Amundson
Christopher Ray Amundson, 39, was convicted on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, a serious federal drug offense. The case was the result of a joint investigation led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in collaboration with the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office.
Backyard Discovery Leads to Arrest
Authorities stated that the investigation reached a turning point on June 1, 2023, when law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Amundson’s residence.
During the search, officers unearthed nearly half a pound of methamphetamine that had been buried in the backyard, a discovery that served as critical evidence in the federal case.
Guilty Plea Entered in January 2025
Amundson entered a guilty plea on January 15, 2025, officially admitting to the charge of intending to distribute meth. This plea avoided a full trial and allowed for a direct sentencing process.
Sentencing Handed Down by Chief Judge Ronald A. White
The sentencing hearing was conducted by Chief U.S. District Judge Ronald A. White, who presides over the Eastern District of Oklahoma. As part of the sentence, Amundson received a non-paroleable term of 72 months (6 years) in federal prison.
Custody and Future Imprisonment
Amundson will remain in custody of the U.S. Marshals Service until he is transferred to a Bureau of Prisons facility, where he will serve the remainder of his sentence.
Federal sentences typically require the convicted individual to serve nearly the full term, with limited options for early release.
Federal Prosecutors Involved in the Case
The United States was represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jacob R. Parker and Richard J. Lorenz, both of whom are experienced federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
This sentencing highlights the serious consequences tied to federal drug crimes, especially when involving significant quantities of controlled substances like methamphetamine.
The joint effort between federal and county law enforcement agencies not only led to the seizure of illegal drugs but also resulted in a successful conviction that emphasizes the government’s firm stance on drug-related offenses in Oklahoma.