QUARRYVILLE, PA — Samuel Carr of Quarryville, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to a substantial prison term ranging from 34.5 to 69 years for his significant role in a methamphetamine distribution network. The sentencing was handed down by Judge Ann Marie Wheatcraft.
Carr, previously found guilty by a jury on March 6, faced charges including Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance and Dealing in the Proceeds of Unlawful Activities, among others. His criminal history includes past convictions for Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and similar drug-related offenses. At the time of his latest offense, Carr was on state parole following a 20-year sentence.
The conviction stems from a joint investigation launched in 2016 by the Chester County Detectives and the Pennsylvania State Police into a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) led by Richard Maitre, which saw a significant flow of methamphetamine into Southern Chester County. Carr was identified as a runner, sub-dealer, and debt collector within this DTO, which also had ties to Ohio and Arizona.
The extensive operation culminated in January 2017 with the execution of sixteen search warrants, resulting in about 50 arrests and the seizure of roughly six pounds of methamphetamine. Carr was apprehended after twelve days on the run and a brief car chase, during which he was found with an illegal handgun.
Chester County District Attorney Christopher L. de Barrena-Sarobe highlighted the collaborative efforts of local law enforcement and the state police, emphasizing the impact of removing a repeat violent offender from the community.