December 16, 2015
COLUMBUS, Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio
A federal grand jury (click here) has charged Andre W. Byrd,
A.K.A. “Fat Dre”, 39, of Pickerington, with one count of the possession
of a firearm, one count of the possession of heroin, one count of
conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute
heroin and cocaine, two counts of money laundering and one count of
conspiracy to commit money laundering in a superseding indictment
returned in Columbus....
...The superseding indictment also seeks the forfeiture of two firearms
and ammunition, $10,000 in currency that was seized from his residence,
a 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass, and jewelry.
Possession
of a firearm of a convicted felon is punishable by up to 10 years in
prison. Heroin and cocaine conspiracy charges can include a sentence of
up to 40 years imprisonment. Money laundering and conspiracy to commit
money laundering carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in
prison.
Byrd was arrested on November 3, 2014 by IRS and Columbus Division of Police. He remains in custody.
