CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Deontaye Smith, a Charlotte resident, was sentenced to 262 months in prison today following a federal investigation that resulted in the seizure of large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, two firearms, more than $10,000 in cash, and a stolen vehicle.
According to court documents and the sentencing hearing, on March 27, 2024, investigators became aware that an individual known as ‘Taye,’ later identified as Deontaye Smith, was selling large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and firearms in the Charlotte area.
Using a confidential informant, investigators arranged multiple drug buys with Smith, during which they purchased significant quantities of methamphetamine.
Court records show that, on July 16, 2024, Smith was indicted by a federal grand jury.
On July 25, 2024, ATF agents arrested Smith at his residence. During a subsequent search, investigators recovered approximately 1.6 kilograms of methamphetamine, 633 grams of fentanyl, $10,099 in cash, two scales, and a stolen Dodge Charger parked at the residence.
In addition to the drugs, law enforcement recovered powder used to dilute the drugs. Law enforcement further seized two firearms and several rounds of assorted caliber ammunition. One of the firearms was fitted with a machinegun conversion device, or ‘Glock switch,’ and was equipped with a 31-round extended magazine.
Smith pleaded guilty to three counts of distributing methamphetamine. In addition to the prison term imposed, Smith was ordered to serve five years of supervised release.
Smith is in federal custody and will be ordered to report to the Federal Bureau of Prison upon designation of a federal facility.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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