NORFOLK, Va. – A Norfolk man was sentenced to eight years and 10 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Brian Kahlil Jones Jr., 28, was found guilty of distributing a total of 159.93 grams of fentanyl during controlled purchases conducted by the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) and HIDTA Enforcement Group 72 at the DEA Norfolk District Office from November 2023 through January 2024.
The Norfolk man was taken into custody on January 17, 2024, and officers searched his vehicle, recovering 26 grams of crack cocaine, 55 grams of fentanyl, 102 grams of marijuana, and a handgun that had been reported stolen.
A search of his residence in Norfolk yielded 198.31 grams of fentanyl, 4.21 grams of heroin, 419 methamphetamine pills, seven oxycodone pills, a kilo press, packing material, cutting agents, a cellphone, ammunition, and another handgun.
According to court documents, Jones had previous convictions, including a 2013 conviction for malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony after he fired multiple shots at the home of rival gang members.
As a convicted felon, Jones cannot legally possess firearms or ammunition.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities.
A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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