Cocaine Distribution and Gun Charges Land Charlotte Resident 12+ Years in Prison

A 38-year-old Charlotte resident has been sentenced to 12+ years behind bars for his role in a cocaine distribution and gun charges scheme. Allen Shunte Plowden was handed down a 151-month prison sentence followed by six years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Max O. Cogburn, Jr.

According to court documents, law enforcement launched an investigation into Plowden in May 2020, after receiving information that the defendant was distributing narcotics in the Charlotte area. On September 27, 2020, authorities executed a search warrant at Plowden’s residence, seizing cocaine, digital scales, and other items consistent with drug distribution.

Additionally, law enforcement seized $40,000 in drug proceeds and 16 illegal firearms, some of which had been reported stolen. On October 25, 2021, Plowden pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

As a result of his multiple prior convictions, including Robbery and Distribution/Manufacture of Cocaine Base and Distribution of a Controlled Substance Near a School, Plowden was classified as a ‘Career Offender’. This enhancement significantly contributed to the severity of his sentence.

U.S. Attorney Dena J. King commended Homeland Security Investigations and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department for their diligent work in bringing Plowden to justice.

Assistant United States Attorney Christopher Hess of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Asheville prosecuted the case as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities across the country.

This case is a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in illicit activities and the importance of law enforcement working together to keep our neighborhoods safe.

Defendant: Allen Shunte Plowden

Criminal Charges: Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

City and State: Charlotte, North Carolina

Exact Date: May 2020 (investigation began), September 27, 2020 (search warrant executed), October 25, 2021 (plea entered)

Sentence: 151 months in prison followed by six years of supervised release

Dollar Amounts: $40,000 in drug proceeds

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