Greenville man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking

Dec. 17, 2024-A Greenville man was sentenced today to more than five years in prison for selling illegal drugs.

According to court documents, Damien Brown, 48, previously pled guilty to distribution of 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine, a charge which carries a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years. U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock sentenced Brown today to 71 months of incarceration followed by five years of supervision upon release from prison. Following sentencing, Brown was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals.

“This case demonstrates the continued effectiveness of our partnership with the Greenville Police Department,” US Attorney Clay Joyner said. “We will continue to hold accountable those that spread this poison in our communities.”

“The Greenville Police Department will continue to use all available resources to pursue individuals that spread illegal drugs in our community. The distribution and use of illegal drugs such as methamphetamine has traumatic consequences that not only affect the user, but the entire community. We would like to thank each agency involved in the success of this conviction and for aiding us in creating a safer environment for individuals to work and live.”

This case was investigated by the Greenville Police Department. The case was prosecuted by AUSA Robert Mims.