Keith Haywood, Drug Trafficking, Minnesota 2024

Repeat Felon Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

MINNEAPOLIS – A Minneapolis felon has been sentenced to 100 months in prison followed by 48 months of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.

Keith Haywood, 52, was found guilty of one count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. On September 27, 2022, law enforcement received a tip that Haywood possessed a gun and was selling narcotics. Officers obtained a warrant and conducted a search of Haywood’s residence in North Minneapolis.

At his Minneapolis residence, they discovered 230 grams of heroin, over 100 grams of cocaine, a semi-automatic pistol, and $25,000 in cash. A subsequent search of Haywood’s person and vehicle revealed another firearm, approximately 29 grams of a fentanyl/heroin mixture, and 10 grams of cocaine in the console of his car.

On April 5, 2024, Haywood pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. He was sentenced today in U.S. District Court by Judge R. Tunheim. In announcing the sentence, Judge Tunheim observed that Haywood’s “crime was serious, and the fact that fentanyl was involved made it especially dangerous.”

This case was the result of an investigation conducted by the Minneapolis Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys David Green and Lindsey E. Middlecamp prosecuted the case.

Haywood must serve at least 85% of the 100-month prison sentence, which will be followed by 48 months of supervised release. During that time, he will be subject to strict conditions, including drug testing and treatment.

A total of $25,000 in cash was found at his residence, which is believed to be proceeds from his illicit activities.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/repeat-felon-sentenced-eight-years-prison-drug-trafficking