Derrick Lee Daye, Cocaine and Gun Possession, North Carolina 2022

A six-time felon from South Carolina has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Derrick Lee Daye, 35, was arrested on June 21, 2021 after officers with the Dunn Police found him with a backpack containing over $18,000 in cash, a loaded gun, and 90 grams of compressed cocaine.

According to court documents, Daye, a member of the Bloods street gang, had five prior felony convictions before this arrest. On April 21, 2022, he pled guilty to the charges.

The investigation into Daye’s activities was a collaborative effort between the Dunn Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Assistant U.S. Attorneys Caroline Webb and Nicholas Hartigan prosecuted the case.

U.S. Attorney Michael Easley praised the cooperation between local and federal agencies, saying it was a ‘perfect example of how local and federal agencies working together can achieve great results.’

Dunn Police Chief Clark White also expressed gratitude for the successful prosecution and removal of a dangerous habitual felon from the community.

Daye’s sentence was handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Richard E. Myers II. The case number is 5:21-CR-335 and related court documents can be found on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER.

The charges against Derrick Lee Daye include possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The crime occurred in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Daye’s exact sentence is 77 months in prison, which translates to 6 years and 3 months.

The amount of cash found in Daye’s possession was $18,000 and the amount of compressed cocaine was 90 grams.

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