A Foley man was sentenced to 27 years in prison after leading deputies on a high-speed chase and dealing bulk methamphetamine, authorities announced.
Corinthius Shatuel Woodard, 30, pleaded guilty to participating in a vast drug-trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing bulk methamphetamine and fentanyl between August 2022 and July 2024, according to court documents.
Woodard supplied multiple pounds of pure methamphetamine to various customers in the Baldwin County area, investigators said.
On May 9, 2024, police in Robertsdale seized crack cocaine and cocaine from a vehicle being driven by one of Woodard’s conspirators, which Woodard admitted was his rental car. Agents searched a phone seized from Woodard’s conspirator and found numerous text messages between Woodard and the conspirator about setting up drug deals.
Four days later, on May 13, 2024, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop of two of Woodard’s drug conspirators in Foley. Deputies seized more than 200 grams of pure methamphetamine and more than 50 grams of fentanyl pills from the car, which was occupied by three children. Deputies seized phones belonging to Woodard’s conspirators and again found numerous messages from Woodard about setting up drug deals.
On May 17, 2024, two of Woodard’s drug conspirators led deputies on a high-speed chase in Foley. Deputies eventually arrested the conspirators and seized nearly a kilogram of pure methamphetamine from them. Deputies also seized a cell phone belonging to one of the conspirators and again located messages from Woodard about setting up drug deals.
On June 15, 2024, Baldwin County deputies attempted to stop Woodard’s rental vehicle in Foley. Woodard took off on a high-speed chase with three young children in the back seat of the car. During the chase, dash and body-worn camera videos depicted Woodard throwing a large plastic bag into the roadway. The bag contained more than 300 grams of pure methamphetamine. Deputies caught up with Woodard and arrested him, finding small amounts of cocaine and marijuana in the car. Deputies seized Woodard’s cell phone and found dozens of messages he sent about setting up drug deals and having associates ‘wash dirty money’ for him.
In addition to the 27-year prison sentence, U.S. District Judge Terry F. Moorer ordered Woodard to serve a 10-year term of supervised release upon his release from prison, during which time Woodard will be subject to drug testing and treatment.
Defendant: Corinthius Shatuel Woodard
Criminal Charges: Participating in a vast drug-trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing bulk methamphetamine and fentanyl.
City and State: Foley, Alabama
Exact Date: July 9, 2024 (sentencing)
Sentence or Outcome: 27 years in prison and 10-year term of supervised release
Dollar Amounts: None specified
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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