NewsMarch 31, 2005
Cape Girardeau man pleads guilty to drug charge
A Cape Girardeau man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, according to U.S. Attorney James Martin. Brian L. Cayce, 37, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Rodney Sippel and agreed to pay $21,350 to the federal government. With his plea, Cayce admitted to placing a package of 250.2 grams of powder cocaine under a bush near his residence in Cape Girardeau on June 9. Cayce agreed that the $21,350 amount was proceeds from drug sales...
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A Cape Girardeau man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, according to U.S. Attorney James Martin.
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Brian L. Cayce, 37, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Rodney Sippel and agreed to pay $21,350 to the federal government. With his plea, Cayce admitted to placing a package of 250.2 grams of powder cocaine under a bush near his residence in Cape Girardeau on June 9. Cayce agreed that the $21,350 amount was proceeds from drug sales.
He was observed by a Jackson police officer and the package was seized by a Cape Girardeau police officer. Cayce faces a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Sentencing has been set for June 27.
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