Thursday, May 20, 2010
Martin County Man Convicted In Pikeville
KENTUCKY....
Following a day and a half federal jury trial in Pikeville, 45 year old Jimmy Cornett of Tomahawk in Martin County has been convicted after being indicted in January of conspiring to manufacture methamphetamine, manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Prosecutors say that beginning in July 2009, and continuing through August 2009, Cornett and co-defendant, James Perry, conspired to manufacture meth and possessed a loaded .22 caliber rifle that furthered their methamphetamine conspiracy. Cornett faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years when sentenced in September. James Perry entered a guilty plea to the charges last week.
Following a day and a half federal jury trial in Pikeville, 45 year old Jimmy Cornett of Tomahawk in Martin County has been convicted after being indicted in January of conspiring to manufacture methamphetamine, manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Prosecutors say that beginning in July 2009, and continuing through August 2009, Cornett and co-defendant, James Perry, conspired to manufacture meth and possessed a loaded .22 caliber rifle that furthered their methamphetamine conspiracy. Cornett faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years when sentenced in September. James Perry entered a guilty plea to the charges last week.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 10:56 PM 
