A man who admitted to distributing methamphetamine in Dunklin County has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.
John Andrew Schoolcraft, 32, of Kennett was sentenced Wednesday by United States District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
He was convicted of the offenses of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s office.
“At a guilty plea hearing in January, Schoolcraft admitted that beginning in May of 2022, and continuing through June 23, 2022, Schoolcraft and others were involved in distributing methamphetamine throughout Dunklin County,” officials reported. “The Missouri State Highway Patrol utilized confidential informants and audio and video recording devices to conduct controlled drug buys of methamphetamine from Schoolcraft and others involved.”
Officers seized over four pounds of methamphetamine, a loaded Glock, .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol, and $2,785.00 in U.S. currency during the execution of a search warrant at Schoolcraft’s residence in Kennett.
This case was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, assisted by the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney Julie Hunter handled the prosecution for the government.