James Paden, a 63-year-old man identified as a “career offender,” receives a 12-year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to serious drug and gun charges. This sentencing by a Kansas City court stems from Paden’s possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, along with multiple firearms linked to his drug trafficking activities.
Investigators found several illicit drugs, including fentanyl tablets, cocaine, and methamphetamine, during a search of Paden’s home. They also uncovered a semi-automatic pistol without a serial number, raising concerns over the ongoing issues of illegal firearms in drug-related crimes.
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