Executive Summary
- Terry L. Pounds, 48, sentenced to 65 months in federal prison.
- Conviction stems from a November 2023 raid yielding over 500 grams of cocaine.
- Defendant pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute.
- Sentence follows a plea deal struck with federal prosecutors.
MUNCIE, Ind. – Terry L. Pounds, 48, has been sentenced to 65 months in federal prison following a conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, according to federal court records reviewed Tuesday.
The sentence stems from a targeted law enforcement operation conducted in November 2023. According to the case files, authorities raided Pounds’ residence and discovered more than one pound of cocaine. Prosecutors specified that the seizure involved 500 grams or more of a substance containing cocaine, a quantity sufficient to trigger federal trafficking charges.
Court documents confirm that Pounds entered a guilty plea last year after reaching an agreement with federal prosecutors. By admitting to the charge of possession with intent to distribute, the defendant secured the 65-month term, which equates to five years and five months of incarceration.
Judicial Disposition
This case underscores the application of federal sentencing guidelines regarding the possession and distribution of significant quantities of narcotics. The resolution via plea agreement reflects a standard procedural pathway in federal courts, where defendants often accept responsibility in exchange for specific sentencing recommendations. Following his prison term, Pounds will likely be subject to a period of federal supervised release, a mechanism designed to monitor compliance and aid in community reintegration.
