ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke woman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for her involvement in a heroin distribution ring.
Aminee Jewell Davenport, 35, pleaded guilty in November 2021 to one count of distributing more than 100 grams of heroin.
According to court documents, Davenport was in a romantic relationship with Anthony Barnett, who had been arrested for his involvement in a shooting that occurred in Roanoke. Once incarcerated, Barnett directed Davenport to sell narcotics on his behalf.
Investigators with the Virginia State Police made two controlled purchases of approximately four ounces of heroin from Davenport.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Virginia State Police, and members of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA).
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Coleman Adams and Kari Munro prosecuted the case, with United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh of the Western District of Virginia, Jared Forget, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Washington Division, and Colonel Gary T. Settle, Superintendent of the Virginia State Police, making the announcement.
Aminee Jewell Davenport’s sentence reflects the severity of her crimes and the harm caused to her community. Her involvement in distributing heroin has led to devastating consequences for many individuals and families.
The sentence was handed down on November 2021, marking a significant milestone in the case. The investigation and prosecution of Davenport serve as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions and the impact of heroin distribution on our communities.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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