Alexis Nicole Davis, Fentanyl Distribution, West Virginia 2023

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Alexis Nicole Davis, 26, of Charleston, was sentenced to two years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. This is not the first time the city has seen a fentanyl-related crime, but it's a harsh reminder of the dangers of this deadly drug.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on June 21, 2023, Davis possessed 10 grams of fentanyl that was arranged to be sold at a Charleston gas station. When Davis arrived at the gas station, she recognized the would-be buyer was a confidential informant and the sale was not conducted. After Davis left the gas station, law enforcement officers stopped her and found the fentanyl in her purse. Davis admitted that she possessed the fentanyl and intended to distribute it to others.

A second individual, Travell Lamar Johnson, 45, of Big Chimney, participated in the halted transaction and also sold quantities of fentanyl to the confidential informant on three other occasions in June 2023. Johnson was sentenced to four years and three months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, on August 7, 2024, after pleading guilty to distribution of fentanyl.

United States Attorney Will Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Charleston Police Department-Special Enforcement Unit. 'The distribution of fentanyl is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences,' Thompson stated. 'We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to hold those responsible accountable.'

United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin imposed the sentence. Assistant United States Attorney Alexander A. Redmon prosecuted the case.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 2:24-cr-72.

As a community, we must come together to address the growing issue of fentanyl distribution and possession. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there are resources available. Reach out to your local authorities or a trusted organization for support.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdwv/pr/charleston-woman-sentenced-prison-fentanyl-crime-0