CHARLOTTE — Jason Travis Shook, 42, of Conover, was sentenced Tuesday to 17.5 years in prison and five years of supervised release for drug and gun charges, as announced by U.S. Attorney Dena J. King for the Western District of North Carolina.
Shook was found guilty of distributing large amounts of methamphetamine in the area, leading to his arrest in August 2022 after a vehicle pursuit and crash. Law enforcement discovered methamphetamine, cash, and a firearm in his possession.
U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced the sentencing, highlighting the collaborative efforts of the DEA and the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation.
The investigation revealed that Shook was observed transferring a backpack containing methamphetamine and cash into his vehicle before leading police on a chase. After crashing, he tried to get away by jumping into Lake Hickory but he was apprehended shortly after.
Shook’s prior criminal history includes felony convictions for assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and second-degree kidnapping, making it illegal for him to possess firearms and ammunition.
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