Avis Man Sentenced to Up to 15 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution

LOCK HAVEN – Gilbert Jeffrey Stevenson, Jr., 50, most recently residing in Avis, was sentenced late last week to a maximum of 15 years in state prison, with initial parole eligibility after 7 years.  

Stevenson faced several charges relating to his operation of a methamphetamine distribution operation out of a trailer and adjacent buildings located in the rear of the property at 411 West Martin Street. 

Stevenson was on state parole supervision at the time of his arrests and was found in possession of more than 140 grams of methamphetamine in June of 2023. He has been incarcerated pending trial ever since.   

Stevenson entered guilty pleas and was sentenced before President Judge Craig P. Miller. The Commonwealth was represented by District Attorney Dave Strouse. Matthew Diemer, Esquire, represented Stevenson. The guilty pleas and sentencing came just days before Stevenson was set to face a jury trial on Tuesday morning for the Possession with Intent to Distribute charges.  As a result of his guilty pleas, Stevenson is also subject to years of additional state prison time, as the crimes occurred while he was on state parole. The State Parole Board will determine any additional time that Stevenson may face.

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