Cocaine and fentanyl analogue trafficking has landed a Richmond man in prison for over 12 years. Demond Mitchell, 32, was sentenced today for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
According to court documents, Mitchell was selling cocaine and other controlled substances on Grayson Street, in the area of East Ladies Mile Road. After observing Mitchell make a number of hand-to-hand transactions, police officers approached one of the customers, who dropped a small user-quantity of cocaine to the ground.
Another police officer went to the area where Mitchell had put down a small black bag that Mitchell was utilizing. In the bag, the officers found over 41 grams of cocaine, including some packaged in little bag corners for distribution. The officers also recovered 2.79 grams of a mixture containing fentanyl and acetyl fentanyl, a potent and potentially deadly fentanyl analogue.
The sentencing was announced by G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Ashan M. Benedict, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF’s Washington Field Division, after sentencing by Senior U.S. District Judge Robert E. Payne. Assistant U.S. Attorney Olivia L. Norman prosecuted the case.
Mitchell’s sentencing is a significant blow to the cocaine and fentanyl analogue trade in the area. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat the distribution of controlled substances and the dangers they pose to communities.
A copy of the press release can be found on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:19-cr-161. The public can remain informed about the efforts of law enforcement to combat crime through these resources.
The sentencing of Demond Mitchell serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in the trafficking of controlled substances. As law enforcement continues to work to dismantle these operations, the community can expect to see more individuals held accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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