KANSAS CITY, KAN. --- Aarick M. Warren, 28, Kansas City, Mo., is charged with numerous counts of dealing drugs in Kansas City, Kan.
Warren was charged today with one count of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine; two counts of distributing crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of Bethany Park in Kansas City, Kan.; one count of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of Bethany Park in Kansas City, Kan.; one count of maintaining a residence at 1026 Reynolds Avenue in Kansas City, Kan., in furtherance of drug trafficking; one count of unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking; one count of unlawful possession of a firearm after a felony conviction; and two counts of using a telephone in furtherance of drug trafficking.
The crimes are alleged to have occurred at various times between Jan. 1, 2012, and Jan. 16, 2013, in Kansas City, Kan.
Upon conviction, the crimes carry the following penalties:
- Conspiracy: Not less than five years and not more than 40 years in federal prison and a fine up to $5 million.
- Distributing crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of a public park: A maximum penalty of 40 years and a fine up to $4 million on each count.
- Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of a public park: Not less than five years and not more than 80 years and a fine up to $10 million.
- Maintaining a residence in furtherance of drug trafficking: A maximum penalty of 20 years and a fine up to $500,000.
- Unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking: Not less than five years and a fine up to $250,000: A maximum penalty of 10 years and a fine up to $250,000.
- Using a telephone in furtherance of drug trafficking: A maximum penalty of four years and a fine up to $30,000 on each count.
Warren is innocent until proven guilty.
