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The United States Attorney’s Office recently announced that William Zaritz pled guilty to federal charges involving his distribution of over 50 grams of methamphetamine, and possession of ammunition in August 2011.
William “Mick” Zaritz, 59, of rural St. James, pled guilty to one felony count of being a previously convicted felon in possession of ammunition and one felony count of distribution of in excess of 50 grams of methamphetamine today before United States District Judge Henry Autrey. Sentencing has been set for May 8, 2012.
The weapons charge carries a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000; the drug charge carries a penalty range of five to 40 years in prison. In determining the actual sentences, a Judge is required to consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide recommended sentencing ranges.
This case was investigated by the South Central Drug Task Force, the Rolla Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives.
Jason Smith, a Rolla Police Department Captain explained that even though Zaritz is a St. James resident, the St. James Police Department was not involved with the investigation.
“He lives out in the county,” Smith said.
Assistant United States Attorney Michael Bert is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The United States Attorney’s Office recently announced that William Zaritz pled guilty to federal charges involving his distribution of over 50 grams of methamphetamine, and possession of ammunition in August 2011.
William “Mick” Zaritz, 59, of rural St. James, pled guilty to one felony count of being a previously convicted felon in possession of ammunition and one felony count of distribution of in excess of 50 grams of methamphetamine today before United States District Judge Henry Autrey. Sentencing has been set for May 8, 2012.
The weapons charge carries a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000; the drug charge carries a penalty range of five to 40 years in prison. In determining the actual sentences, a Judge is required to consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide recommended sentencing ranges.
This case was investigated by the South Central Drug Task Force, the Rolla Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives.
Jason Smith, a Rolla Police Department Captain explained that even though Zaritz is a St. James resident, the St. James Police Department was not involved with the investigation.
“He lives out in the county,” Smith said.
Assistant United States Attorney Michael Bert is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
