Huntington, WV – In a shocking display of violence, Kamel Auntae Burris, 31, of Huntington, West Virginia, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for using a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. This conviction stems from a November 2013 robbery where Burris, masked and armed, robbed a known drug dealer at gunpoint.
The robbery took place at the victim’s apartment on 10th Street in Huntington. The victim, a known drug dealer, was targeted by Burris, who was described as an enforcer for the Newman organization, a large-scale drug trafficking operation in the Huntington area.
This case arose out of a joint law enforcement investigation into Kenneth Dewitt Newman and his organization’s distribution of illegal drugs in the Huntington area. The investigation led to the indictment of 15 defendants, including Burris, for their various roles in the conspiracy.
The investigation was conducted by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Huntington Police Department, Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team, and the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The case is being prosecuted as part of an ongoing effort led by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia to combat the illicit sale and misuse of prescription drugs and heroin.
Burris’ five-year sentence is a significant blow to the Newman organization, which was responsible for distributing cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, prescription pills, MDMA, and marijuana in the Huntington area. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, joined by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, is committed to aggressively pursuing and shutting down illegal pill trafficking, eliminating open-air drug markets, and curtailing the spread of opiate painkillers and heroin in communities across the Southern District.
The Newman organization’s activities have had a devastating impact on the Huntington community, with many residents struggling with addiction and violence associated with the drug trade. The sentencing of Burris is a significant step towards bringing those responsible to justice and restoring safety to the community.
Defendant: Kamel Auntae Burris, 31, of Huntington, West Virginia
Criminal Charges: Using a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
City and State: Huntington, West Virginia
Exact Date: November 2013
Sentence or Outcome: Five years in federal prison
Keywords: Kamel Auntae Burris, gun point robbery, Huntington Police Department, United States Drug Enforcement Administration
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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