RALEIGH – A Rocky Mount man has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars for his role in a firearm and drug deal that went horribly wrong.
DARION DEVON JOHNSON, 35, was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release, by United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle in federal court.
The charges against JOHNSON stem from a seven-count indictment filed on May 20, 2015, which alleged he committed various firearm and drug offenses. On October 29, 2015, JOHNSON pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Distribution of a quantity of Cocaine Base (Crack).
According to the investigation, on April 11, 2013, JOHNSON made a sale of a .22 caliber rifle and a quantity of cocaine base, which was captured on audio and video surveillance. The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Assistant United States Attorney Carrie Randa represented the government in the case.
This case serves as a reminder of the dangers of firearm and drug trafficking in our communities. The brave men and women of law enforcement who worked on this case deserve our gratitude and respect.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina is committed to holding accountable those who engage in such activities and bringing justice to the victims and their families.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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