Knowledge Sharpe, Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine, Maryland 2024
Baltimore Drug Dealer Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Baltimore, Maryland - Knowledge Sharpe, age 19, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced to 12 ½ years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, and for assaulting a federal officer.
The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur; Special Agent in Charge Jennifer C. Boone of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field Office; U.S. Marshal Johnny Hughes; Commissioner Michael Harrison of the Baltimore Police Department; and Anne Arundel County Police Chief Tim Altomare.
“Knowledge Sharpe brought the deadly combination of guns and drugs to the streets of Baltimore,” said U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur. “Not only did he endanger members of his own community, but he also attacked a federal law enforcement officer. This sentence demonstrates that we will hold accountable criminals who attempt to terrorize law-abiding citizens and those who are sworn to protect them. Sharpe will serve over 12 years in a federal prison far from home, where there is no parole—ever. Please put down the gun. You’ll save a life, maybe even your own.”
According to his plea agreement, from January 2017 until July 2018, Sharpe conspired to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine as a member of the Young Finesse Kings (YFK), a drug shop that operated primarily in the German Park area of Baltimore City.
During the course of the investigation, investigators from the FBI and the Baltimore Police Department obtained authority to intercept wire and electronic communications of members of the YFK drug shop and conducted physical surveillance of the YFK drug shop observing many instances of drug trafficking.
On April 11, 2018, investigators intercepted phone calls which led them to believe that Sharpe and several co-defendants were going to commit a retaliatory act of violence, after someone had shot at Sharpe’s car. Sharpe contacted his co-conspirators to get them to assist with the retaliation.
Defendant: Knowledge Sharpe
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, and for assaulting a federal officer
City and State: Baltimore, Maryland
Exact Date: April 11, 2018
Sentence: 12 ½ years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release
Dollar Amounts: None applicable
Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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