BOSTON — A Stoughton man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his involvement in a nationwide drug trafficking operation, federal officials said yesterday.
James Holyoke, 43, faced U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton, who also imposed five years of supervised release following Holyoke’s prison term.
Holyoke pleaded guilty in August to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and six counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute the drug.
Over 160 pounds of pure methamphetamine were seized during the investigation, along with firearms including an AK-47, a Glock with no serial number, two loaded Smith & Wesson handguns, and more than 4,200 rounds of ammunition.
Additionally, an illegal marijuana grow operation was dismantled.
Holyoke was arrested in August 2021 and has been in custody since.
He was one of the main distributors for Reshat Alkayisi, a major methamphetamine trafficker in New England.
Holyoke’s arrest followed 11 controlled purchases of methamphetamine, which led to the confiscation of over four kilograms of the drug.
Alkayisi pleaded guilty in April and was sentenced in September to 23 years in prison followed by supervised release.
Holyoke is the ninth defendant sentenced in this case, with the remaining defendants awaiting sentencing.
