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Las Vegas man with violent past gets prison time on methamphetamine charge
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas man with a record of violent attacks on women was sentenced Thursday to seven years in prison on a drug trafficking charge, according to a Thursday news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Damien Patillo, 41, was convicted by a jury in January after a four-day trial on one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Court documents show he had 16 grams of pure methamphetamine. In addition to prison time, he will also be required to serve four years of supervised release.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada said Patillo has 38 prior convictions that include brutal attacks on six different women. He has 10 past convictions on domestic violence charges.
'The methamphetamine epidemic continues to threaten the health and safety of Americans,' said Anthony Chrysanthis, deputy special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration's Los Angeles division, which includes Las Vegas.
'Today's sentencing serves as a stern warning to drug distributors: When you unleash deadly poison in our communities, we will track you down and ensure you face the full force of the law,' Chrysanthis said.
The DEA and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) investigated the case. U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada, the DEA and the ATF made the announcement.
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