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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Oxycodone Trafficking
BATON ROUGE, LA – In a major blow to the state’s opioid epidemic, Kendrick D. Alexander, a 43-year-old resident of Baton Rouge and New Iberia, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking oxycodone.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Alexander was convicted of possession with the intent to distribute oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846 and 841(a)(1). The conviction came after a four-day jury trial in March 2015.
Evidence presented at trial showed that Alexander was a significant drug trafficker who served as a supplier for lower-level dealers. The evidence revealed that between August 5, 2014, and August 14, 2014, Alexander negotiated a price of $60,000 for 5,000 30-mg oxycodone tablets and agreed to weekly drug deals at the same terms.
When stopped by law enforcement officers on August 14, 2014, Alexander had $60,000 in a white paper bag, which monies were intended for the drug deal. The evidence showed that Alexander intended to sell the oxycodone pills to other drug dealers for further distribution.
U.S. Attorney Walt Green stated, ‘The opiate and heroin epidemic is an increasing national problem perpetuated by wholesale traffickers, like this defendant, who seek to exploit the addicted for profit. This sentencing should serve as a reminder of the significant prison terms and monetary penalties that await such offenders.’
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Baton Rouge Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Cam Le and Ryan Crosswell.
As a result of the conviction, Alexander was ordered to forfeit $60,000 in drug-trafficking related proceeds and pay a $25,000 fine. He will serve 10 years in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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