There are many stories of people who have found themselves to be one of the few lucky winners of jackpots, but who have squandered their earnings on a flashy lifestyle and foolish decision making. However, when it comes to giving up a once in a lifetime opportunity, few stories evoke more feelings of wasted chances than that of lottery winner, Daniel Carly.
In a bizarre twist of fortune, Carley 24, a lottery winner of $5 million was imprisoned for the trafficking of an illegal substance. His defence attorney, Ron Charlebois, claims that winning the lottery turned out to be unfortunate in the case of his client who had turned to the abuse of cocaine and heroin as a result of his acquired fortune.
"He Lost Everything To Support His Habit"
"He has lost everything primarily from people taking advantage of him. He sold drugs to support his habit," Charlebois said at the hearing on Wednesday at the Superior Court of Justice in St. Catharines.
According to investigators, Carley was part of a syndicate of biker gangs, known as Outlaws and Black Pistons, who are believed to have been involved in drug-related activities in Niagara. He and the rest of the gang were arrested on 6 November 2013 in relation to these claims following a nine-month investigation dubbed, Project Resurgence, which involved over 220 police officers from varying services. Evidence of trafficking contraband, including heroin, cocaine, marijuana and an array of assault weaponry were found in the gangs' possession. They are also believed to have been involved in a spree of breaking and entering crimes as well as assault, participation in criminal organisations and extortion.
Carley Gets Two And A Half Year Sentence
The joint operation of various police departments in Project Resurgence has uncovered items including $70,000 cash, $150,000 worth of vehicles and $18 million worth of marijuana. Additionally, $30,000 of heroin and an arsenal of weapons have also been seized. According to Federal prosecutor, Niall Gilks, a two and a half year jail sentence was an acceptable charge for this kind of offense.
Carley was heard on wiretaps to be conducting various drug transactions with individuals enticing him to partake in the purchases of the drugs. The accused is understood to have had no previous criminal record and was dealing in the lower echelon of the trade at an ounce or less of cocaine. He noted that due to Carley's cooperation in entering a guilty plea, valuable court time was saved. Since his arrest, however, he has been on a positive path to recovery and is trying remain on the right side of the law.
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