Federal Grand Jury Indictments

MUSKOGEE, OK—United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced today the results of the July 2009, Federal Grand Jury.

“The following named individuals have been charged with a federal crime or crimes by the return of an indictment by the Grand Jury. A grand jury Indictment does not constitute evidence of guilt. A grand jury Indictment is a method of bringing formal charges against the defendant. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and may not be found guilty unless evidence establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Statutory maximum punishments are in parentheses. United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court. Federal prison sentences are non-parolable.”

WILLIAM ERIC CREECH, age 22, of Parkhill, Oklahoma

Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of a Listed Chemical with Intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, Possession of Firearms in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

The Indictment alleges that on or about June 3, 2009, during a traffic stop in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the defendant was found in possession of listed chemicals used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine and a Bryco 9mm Jennings pistol and numerous rounds of ammunition. 

The charges arose from an investigation by the NSU Campus Police, the Tahlequah Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. The charges are in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(1)(C) (Up to 20 years’ imprisonment, $1,000,000 fine), Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(c)(1) (Up to 20 years’ imprisonment, $1,000,000  in fines  ), Title 18, United States Code, 924(c)(1)(A)(i) (Not less than 5 years’ imprisonment, $250,000 in fines), Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) (Up to 10 years imprisonment, $250,000 in fines)

Assistant United States Attorney D. Edward Snow

ALEJANDRO PEREZ-PADRON, a/k/a WILLIAM A. VELLASQUEZ, age 27, of Roland, Oklahoma

Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Use and Carry of a Firearm during and in relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime

The indictment alleges that on or about June 6, 2009, during the execution of state search warrant, the defendant was found in possession of a loaded, Smith and Wesson .40 caliber pistol, tucked in his waistband and 24 rounds of .40 caliber ammunition in his front pocket.  The defendant was also in possession of six clear baggies that contained a crystalline substance, which field tested positive for methamphetamine. 

The charges arose from an investigation by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The charges are in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C) (Up to 20 years’ imprisonment, $1,000,000 in fines), Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A)(i) (Not less than 5 years’ imprisonment, $250,000 in fines)

Assistant United States Attorney D. Edward Snow

ROGER REED, age 23, of Muskogee, Oklahoma

Bank Robbery

The indictment alleges that on or about July 10, 2009, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the defendant, by force, violence and intimidation, did take from the person and presence of another, money belonging to and in the care, custody, control, management and possession of Bank Of Oklahoma, a bank, the deposits of which were then insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. 

The charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113(a) (Up to 20 years, up to $250,000 in fines)

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson

BOBBY CHARLES RUCKER, age 41, of Durant, Oklahoma

Theft of Mail

The indictment alleges that on or about May 14, 2009, the defendant, an employee of the United States Postal Service, did knowingly and unlawfully steal, abstract, and remove from any such letter, postal card, package, bag, or mail, any article or thing contained therein, entrusted to him and had come into his possession and which was intended to be conveyed by mail, and to be forwarded through and delivered from the United States Post Office at Durant, Oklahoma. 

The charges arose from an investigation by the United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1709 (Not more than 5 years imprisonment, $250,000 in fines)

Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Roberts

ZANE DEE WILSON, age 40, of Coweta, Oklahoma

Manufacture of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, Possession and Discharge of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, Possession of a Firearm Silencer or Muffler in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Firearm

The indictment alleges that on or about April 29, 2009, during the execution of a state search warrant, the defendant discharged a firearm at deputies as they attempted to enter the defendant’s residence.  Authorities were able to convince the defendant to exit the residence.  During the search of the residence, law enforcement officers recovered chemicals and supplies used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine.  Officers also recovered 3 rifles, including a Norinco, model SKS rifle, 2 shotguns, including a sawed-off shotgun and homemade silencer. 

The charges arose from an investigation by the Wagoner County Sheriff’s Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. The charges are in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A) (Up to 30 years imprisonment, $2,000,000 in fines), Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) (Up to 10 years imprisonment, $250,000 in fines), Title 26, United States Code, Sections 5845, 5861(d) and 5871 (Up to 10 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 in fines)

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson