United States Attorneys Office
Eastern District of Oklahoma

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that DAVID DWAIN REDDEN, age 58, of Roland, Oklahoma, was sentenced today for Money Laundering, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1956(a)(1)(B)(1).

“REDDEN was sentenced to twenty-seven (27) months imprisonment and thirty-six (36) months supervised release. The defendant was also ordered to pay restitution to the City of Roland in the amount of $224,983.00, and a Special Assessment Fee of $100.00,” reported United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. "REDDEN must report by May 25, 2007 to begin serving his sentence."

“Charges arose from an ongoing investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” commented United States Attorney Sperling. “REDDEN, the former City Manager of Roland, issued checks for cash from the City of Roland’s bank account to McKinney Grocery & Station, a business in Roland. REDDEN pled guilty to the charges in October 2006.”

“REDDEN submitted vouchers for office supplies to McKinney’s for which he received cash. McKinney’s then submitted invoices to the City of Roland, which were paid for by city funds.”

“The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over today’s sentencing. Dennis Fries, Assistant United States Attorney, represented the government.”