Derrick Nutter, Drug Trafficking, Maryland 2024

Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving Loaded AR-Style Pistol

Baltimore, Maryland - Derrick Nutter, 40, of Baltimore, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit drug trafficking in federal court.

According to the guilty plea, Nutter unknowingly met with undercover agents on multiple occasions to sell methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and a loaded AR-style pistol.

On June 12, 2024, Nutter sold an undercover agent approximately 109 grams of cocaine for $3,600, approximately seven grams of methamphetamine for $100, and a free sample of fentanyl. Then on June 20, 2024, Nutter sold the undercover agent approximately 85 grams of suspected fentanyl for $3,300, and approximately 79 grams of cocaine for $2,700.

Additionally, on the same date, Nutter sold the undercover agent a 5.56 caliber AR-style privately made pistol with no serial number. It was equipped with an Axeon optic and loaded with 12 rounds of ammunition. The substance Nutter described as fentanyl was actually Schedule I ortho-Methylfentanyl - a fentanyl analogue.

Nutter sold cocaine and MDMA to a second undercover on June 25, 2024, and August 22, 2024. He also explained that his 'girl' was receiving a package of drugs in the mail. Investigators identified Nutter's 'girl' as co-conspirator Khristina Williams.

Nutter faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, at 11 a.m. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes commended the ATF for their work in the investigation. Ms. Hayes also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney James O'Donohue who is prosecuting the case.

For more information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office, its priorities, and resources available to help the community, visit www.justice.gov/usao-md and https://www.justice.gov/usa.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/baltimore-man-pleads-guilty-drug-trafficking-conspiracy-involving-sale-loaded-ar-style