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Kansas City Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking
Kansas City, MO – In a significant blow to the city’s fight against opioid trafficking, Lawrence A. Andrews, a 51-year-old resident, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison without parole for his role in fentanyl trafficking and illegally possessing a firearm.
On March 4, 2025, Andrews pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. He admitted to possessing fentanyl pills weighing a total of approximately 19 grams with the intent to distribute and a SCCY, Model CPX-2, 9mm pistol on Aug. 8, 2023.
On Aug. 8, 2023, officers with the Kansas City, Mo. Police Department stopped a vehicle driven by Andrews. Andrews was arrested on a failure to appear warrant. Officers searched Andrews’ vehicle and located the firearm and fentanyl, along with approximately 10 grams of PCP, 22 grams of cocaine in the base form, 3 grams of cocaine in the salt form, and 3 grams of methamphetamine.
Andrews has prior felony convictions, including two convictions for stealing, eight convictions for possession of a controlled substance, trafficking in drugs in the second degree, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. This lengthy criminal history paints a picture of a repeat offender who has shown a blatant disregard for the law.
This case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica L. Jennings. It was investigated by the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence, has been instrumental in bringing together law enforcement and the community to make our neighborhoods safer. This case is part of the program, which was launched in 2021 with a violent crime reduction strategy that includes fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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