Fentanyl Trafficking Lands Charlotte Man Behind Bars for 7.5 Years
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In a major blow to the city’s ongoing struggles with the opioid crisis, a local man has been sentenced to prison for his role in trafficking the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl. Antonio Lamar Stukes, 33, of Charlotte, was ordered to serve 61 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for distribution of fentanyl and aiding and abetting.
According to court documents and court proceedings, in October 2022, law enforcement learned that Stukes was trafficking fentanyl in and around the Charlotte area. Law enforcement initiated an investigation into Stukes, during which they arranged several controlled buys of fentanyl from the defendant.
The investigation of Stukes led to the identification of his supplier and several additional co-conspirators. It was also revealed that Stukes has a lengthy criminal history, including a 2014 federal conviction in the Western District of North Carolina for possession of a firearm by a felon.
On January 25, 2024, Stukes pleaded guilty to the charges against him.
In making today’s announcement, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King thanked the FBI, the ATF, and CMPD for their investigation of the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alfredo De La Rose of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charlotte prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in neighborhoods across the country.
The case has been closely watched by local law enforcement and community leaders, who have been working to combat the growing opioid epidemic in the city.
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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