The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that two individuals have pleaded guilty to federal drug-related charges. Dylan Thomas Emmick, 32, from Purcell, Oklahoma, admitted guilt to a charge of drug conspiracy. This offense carries a potential penalty of five to 40 years in prison and a fine of up to $5 million.
Kody James Lile, 45, from Lindsay, Oklahoma, also entered a guilty plea. He was charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Like Emmick’s charge, this crime is punishable by five to 40 years in prison and a fine reaching $5 million.
The indictment stated that on November 8, 2024, Emmick conspired to distribute methamphetamine. On November 9, 2024, Lile was found in possession of more than five grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it.
These charges resulted from an investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Latimer County Sheriff’s Office.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Gerald L. Jackson accepted the pleas and has ordered presentence investigation reports be completed. The final sentencing will be determined by a U.S. District Court Judge after reviewing U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Both Emmick and Lile are currently held by the United States Marshals Service as they await sentencing.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Dak T. Cohen and Special Assistant United States Attorney Olivia Staubus.
