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Heroin Trafficker Sentenced in Roanoke, VA
A New Jersey man, who was dealing heroin in the City of Roanoke, was sentenced today in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Roanoke on a federal drug charge, Acting United States Attorney Rick A. Mountcastle announced.
Duane A. Andrews, 37, of Jersey City, New Jersey, previously pled guilty to one count of distribution of heroin. Today in District Court, Andrews was sentenced to 136 months in federal prison.
According to evidence presented at previous hearings by Assistant United States Attorney Andrew Bassford, Andrews was arrested and charged after selling heroin to a confidential law enforcement source.
The investigation of the case was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Roanoke City Police Department, the Virginia State Police and the Roanoke HIDTA. Assistant United States Attorney Andrew Bassford prosecuted the case for the United States.
Andrews' sentencing is a result of a long-standing effort by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to combat heroin trafficking in the Roanoke area. The case highlights the ongoing threat posed by heroin dealers and the important role that law enforcement plays in keeping communities safe.
As a result of this investigation, one individual has been held accountable for their actions and has been sentenced to federal prison. The United States Attorney’s Office remains committed to pursuing those who engage in heroin trafficking and bringing them to justice.
The case is part of an ongoing effort by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia to combat heroin trafficking in the region.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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