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JIMMY LEVON UNDERWOOD Sentenced for Drug Distribution in North Carolina
A high-ranking gang member from Wilmington, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 72 months of imprisonment followed by 5 years of supervised release for his role in a heroin distribution ring. The sentencing was handed down by Chief United States District Judge James C. Dever, III in federal court.
According to the investigation, JIMMY LEVON UNDERWOOD, 31, was involved in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin. Between April and November 2016, law enforcement made seven purchases of heroin from UNDERWOOD, with several firearms present during one of the transactions.
The investigation revealed that UNDERWOOD and others made trips to New Jersey to purchase heroin for distribution in Eastern North Carolina. On November 28, 2016, investigators conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by UNDERWOOD, during which a package containing 148.26 grams of heroin was thrown out of the vehicle and recovered by law enforcement.
Following the traffic stop, law enforcement obtained search warrants for several locations associated with the organization, resulting in the discovery of weapons and items used for the distribution of heroin. The Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Street Task Force and the Wilmington Police Department conducted the criminal investigation of this case.
Assistant United States Attorneys Dennis M. Duffy and Timothy Severo handled the prosecution of this case for the government. The sentencing marks a significant blow to the heroin distribution ring, and serves as a reminder of the severe consequences for those involved in such activities.
With this sentencing, the community can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that a major player in the heroin trade has been held accountable. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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