Source: Office of United States Attorneys
OKLAHOMA CITY – A federal jury has convicted BREON MONTE BELLAMY, 36, of Lawton, Oklahoma, of distribution of fentanyl and drug conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
On September 4, 2024, a federal grand jury returned a two-count Superseding Indictment against Bellamy, charging him with distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and drug conspiracy resulting in death. On January 16, 2025, after a four-day trial, a federal jury found Bellamy guilty on the lesser-included offenses of distribution of fentanyl and drug conspiracy. Evidence presented at trial indicated that on August 21, 2023, Bellamy sold fentanyl to Reecy Bench, 22, at a casino in Lawton, Oklahoma. Bench then gave a portion of the fentanyl to Joanie Wilson, 38, while still at the casino. The federal investigation suggested that some of this fentanyl was then distributed to another Stephens County resident who died of fentanyl and methamphetamine toxicity on August 23, 2023. Both Bench and Wilson have previously pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy and are awaiting sentencing.
At sentencing, Bellamy faces up to 60 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $2,000,000.
This case is in federal court, in part, because Bench is a member of the Choctaw Nation, and a portion of the crimes occurred within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Nation.
This case is the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, and the Lawton Police Department, and demonstrates the importance of the DEA’s “One Pill Can Kill” campaign. More information about “One Pill Can Kill” can be found at https://www.dea.gov/onepill. Further information about the danger associated with fentanyl distribution and use can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16O7TkhFH9k.
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Kaleigh Blackwell and Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Joynes are prosecuting the case.
Reference is made to public filings for additional information.