Donte Rodrick Mondy, Drug and Firearms Conviction, Virginia 2023

NORFOLK, Va. – Donte Rodrick Mondy, aka Tae, 37, was sentenced to eight years and one month in prison for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance; being a felon in possession of a firearm; and using and carrying a firearm during, in relation to, and in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.

According to court documents, from July 25, 2023, to Aug 7, 2023, the Chesapeake Police Department conducted four controlled purchases of narcotics and firearms from Mondy. In total, Mondy sold a combined total of 2.9 grams of fentanyl and xylazine; 6.1 grams of fentanyl; 4.49 grams of fentanyl and xylazine; and 8.07 grams of parafluorofentanyl, cocaine, and xylazine.

On Aug 29, 2023, investigators with CPD, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Norfolk Police Department searched locations associated with Mondy, including his residence in Norfolk. Law enforcement detained Mondy as he left his residence. Investigators searched Mondy and a satchel he was carrying and recovered a loaded handgun; a cellphone; 81 capsules containing parafiuorofentanyl, cocaine, fentanyl, and xylazine; 104 counterfeit oxycodone tablets containing fentanyl; .96 grams of cocaine; and 3.33 grams of para-fluorofentanyl, cocaine, and xylazine.

From Mondy's Norfolk residence, investigators recovered indicia consistent with drug distribution; 1.3 grams of methamphetamine, a sifter, a digital scale, a handgun, a loaded magazine, and six bags of marijuana.

Mondy was previously convicted of felony possession of cocaine and assault and battery of a family member – third offense. As a previously convicted felon, Mondy cannot legally possess firearms or ammunition.

The 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.

Mandatory facts: Defendant/respondent real full name or legal entity name: Donte Rodrick Mondy; exact criminal charges: possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance; being a felon in possession of a firearm; and using and carrying a firearm during, in relation to, and in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime; city and state: Norfolk, Virginia; exact date with month/day/year: July 25, 2023, to Aug 7, 2023; sentence or outcome: eight years and one month in prison; dollar amounts where applicable: 2.9 grams of fentanyl and xylazine; 6.1 grams of fentanyl; 4.49 grams of fentanyl and xylazine; and 8.07 grams of parafluorofentanyl, cocaine, and xylazine.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/norfolk-man-sentenced-over-eight-years-prison-federal-drug-and-firearms-conviction