Kevin Lloyd Craven Sr., 38, of Inglewood, Calif., pleaded guilty to a two-count indictment and was sentenced to a term of 15 years in prison on a charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, and a concurrent 15-year sentence on a charge of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Craven was also sentenced to a five-year concurrent term of supervised release on each count and ordered to pay a total of $200 in special assessments.
D. Michael Littlefield, assistant U.S. attorney who prosecuted the case, said the charges resulted from an investigation by Agent Darren Lane of the Drug Enforcement Administration after two separate traffic stops by OHP troopers.
The first stop occurred on May 26, 2003. After Craven gave consent to Trooper Shawn Griffey to search his vehicle, 10.8 grams of cocaine base were uncovered.
The second stop took place on Nov. 19 near Muldrow. In this encounter, Craven was recognized by Trooper Cody Hyde, who had served as a backup to Griffey in May 2003. A search of Craven's vehicle by Hyde led to the discovery of three-quarters of a pound of pure methamphetamine.
