A man from Montgomery has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after he was convicted for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
An announcement from U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson said that David Lee Johnson III, 38, was observed by officers on April 22, 2022.Â
"When Johnson spotted the officers, he ran to a trash enclosure behind a local restaurant, then exited a short time later," said the announcement. "Inside the enclosure, officers found a firearm and an assortment of drugs, including methamphetamine."
"Officers spotted Johnson attempting to leave the scene in a vehicle and made a traffic stop. Johnson admitted to possessing the gun and methamphetamine."Â
He pleaded guilty during a trial on Sept. 24 in 2024.Â
"During the sentencing hearing, the judge noted Johnson’s lengthy and varied criminal history along with the specific harm methamphetamine causes the community," the announcement added.Â
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