A Pittsburg County resident has pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm charges, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Samuel James King, 25, of Indianola, Oklahoma, admitted guilt to one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and one count of felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
The first charge carries a potential sentence of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The second charge could result in up to 15 years in prison and an additional $250,000 fine.
Prosecutors alleged that on May 12, 2025, King knowingly possessed less than fifty kilograms of marijuana with the intention to distribute it. On the same day, authorities say he also had in his possession a rifle, a semi-automatic pistol, two revolvers, and multiple rounds of assorted ammunition. At the time, King had previously been convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year in prison.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the McAlester Police Department.
U.S. Magistrate Judge D. Edward Snow accepted King’s plea and ordered that a presentence investigation report be completed. Sentencing will be determined by a U.S. District Court Judge after reviewing sentencing guidelines and other relevant factors.
King remains in custody under the supervision of the United States Marshals Service until sentencing is scheduled.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Edith A. Singer represented the government in this case.
