Hawley Man Sentenced to 5–15 Years for Meth Trafficking
A Hawley man was sentenced after investigators seized about 250 grams of methamphetamine following a multi-agency search and his admission to selling the drug.
Ryan Cartwright, 37, of Hawley, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and was sentenced by President Judge Gregory H. Chelak to 5 to 15 years in a state correctional facility and a $500 fine. A multi-agency investigation and search warrants of Cartwright’s home and his Black Ford F-150 led to the recovery of approximately 250 grams of methamphetamine; Cartwright admitted to recent sales and was in custody at the Pike County Correctional Facility before transfer. Authorities involved included the Pike DA Unlawful Narcotics Investigation Team, Wayne County detectives, Pennsylvania State Police (Honesdale), and county sheriff’s offices.