WASHINGTON D.C. – Kiyon Boyd, a 23-year-old Washington D.C. resident known on the streets as “Workey,” is headed to federal prison for 60 months. Boyd was sentenced today for his central role in a sprawling narcotics conspiracy that flooded the nation’s capital with marijuana and the dangerous opioid, oxycodone.
The sentence, handed down by Judge Beryl A. Howell in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, comes after Boyd pleaded guilty on April 7, 2023, to one count of conspiracy to distribute marijuana and oxycodone, and two counts of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Federal investigators laid out a case showing Boyd moved a staggering 80 to 100 kilograms of marijuana as part of the operation.
But the drugs weren’t the whole story. Boyd admitted that firearms were not just present, but actively used and possessed as part of the illegal drug dealing conspiracy. This adds a layer of danger to the case, painting a picture of a crew willing to escalate to violence to protect their profits. The ATF, alongside the FBI and the Metropolitan Police Department, spent months building the case against Boyd and his associates.
U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, speaking after the sentencing, emphasized the seriousness of the crime. “This case demonstrates our commitment to dismantling drug trafficking organizations that prey on our communities and endanger public safety,” Graves stated. Acting Special Agent in Charge Sarah Linden of the FBI’s Criminal and Cyber Division, and Interim Chief Ashan Benedict of the MPD, echoed those sentiments.
The investigation, a joint effort between the FBI, ATF, and MPD, uncovered a network that stretched beyond the District, suggesting a wider regional impact. Assistant U.S. Attorney James B. Nelson led the prosecution, building a solid case based on evidence gathered during the months-long probe. Boyd will serve his 60-month sentence, followed by three years of supervised release – a period where his movements will be monitored by federal parole officers.
This sentencing sends a clear message to those involved in the drug trade in Washington D.C.: the feds are watching, and they’re willing to bring the full force of the law down on anyone caught peddling poison and wielding firearms. While 60 months is a significant sentence, it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to dismantle the entire operation Boyd was a part of. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story as it develops.
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Key Facts
- Agency: ATF
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Press Release
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