PROVIDENCE – A former Woonsocket man arrested by members of
the FBI Safe Streets Task Force during an investigation into the trafficking of
drugs on the streets of Woonsocket was sentenced today to 77 months in federal
prison.
James Ruth, 31, was arrested by members of the Safe Streets
Task Force on July 2, 2019, following an investigation into his drug
trafficking activities, including several electronically monitored sales of
crack cocaine.
According to information presented to the court, four of the
transactions took place between March 19 and April 30, 2019, during which time
Ruth sold between 3.2 grams and 27.42 grams of crack cocaine in exchange for
between $170 and $1,200.
Ruth pleaded guilty on October 22, 2019, to conspiracy to
distribute and possess with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine
base, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine
base, and four counts of distribution of cocaine base.
Today, U.S. District Court Judge William E. Smith sentenced
Ruth to 77 months imprisonment to be followed by 4 years’ supervised release,
announced United States Attorney Aaron L. Weisman and Special Agent in Charge
of the FBI Boston Division Joseph R. Bonavolonta.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys
Christine D. Lowell and Sandra R. Hebert.
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