December 09, 2010|By edited news release

http://articles.ky3.com/2010-12-09/laundering_25184377

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Three men from Springfield and a man from Denton, Texas, were sentenced in federal court on Wednesday for their roles in a drug-trafficking and money laundering conspiracy.  Cale Harris, 33; Ricky Snook, 50, and Keith Thompson, 27, all of Springfield, and Elton Warren III, 28, of Denton, were sentenced in separate hearings before U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner.

Harris was sentenced to 18 years and four months in federal prison without parole.  Snook and Thompson were each sentenced to three years and four months in federal prison without parole. Warren was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison without parole.

On May 13, 2010, Harris pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana, possessing and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking conspiracy and to his role in a money-laundering conspiracy.  Harris admitted, from Jan. 1, 2004, to Sept. 19, 2006, he participated in a conspiracy to obtain and transport marijuana for distribution in Springfield.