Latae’veion Woods, Narcotics Distribution, Virginia 2022

Alexandria, VA – In a shocking turn of events, a Woodbridge man has pleaded guilty to distributing a Schedule II controlled substance to a minor. Latae’veion Woods, 21, sold pills purporting to be Percocet to a 14-year-old, who tragically died of a fentanyl overdose just five days later.

According to court documents, Woods sold the pills in April 2022. Analysis later revealed that the pills contained fentanyl, a deadly opioid. Police discovered text messages on the juvenile’s phone, which showed that Woods distributed pills to the minor on multiple occasions during March and April 2022. The messages also established that Woods instructed the juvenile how to redistribute the pills and directed him to resell them for a specific amount of money.

The investigation revealed that Woods not only sold pills but also offered to sell a firearm to the minor. During a search warrant of Woods’ residence, law enforcement seized a Glock 48 handgun and a Glock-style semi-automatic “ghost” gun, both of which Woods admitted belonged to him.

Woods is scheduled to be sentenced on April 14 and faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of one year and a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties.

The case was announced by U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber, Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget for the DEA’s Washington Division, and Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham. Senior U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis, III accepted the plea.

Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Hahn is prosecuting the case. A copy of the press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:22-cr-226.

The tragic loss of life in this case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of opioid distribution. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Latae’veion Woods is a 21-year-old resident of Woodbridge, Virginia. Woods was charged with distributing a Schedule II controlled substance to a person under age twenty-one. The crime occurred in April 2022. Woods pleaded guilty to the charges and faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of one year and a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison.

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