Obrien Devon Kornegay, Methamphetamine Distribution, North Carolina 2020
A Goldsboro man was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for his role in a major methamphetamine trafficking operation in North Carolina.
According to court documents, Obrien Devon Kornegay, 38, was arrested on June 26, 2019, after he delivered four ounces of crystal methamphetamine to a confidential informant.
The arrest was the culmination of a lengthy investigation that revealed Kornegay had been involved in dealing kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and cocaine between December 2018 and his arrest in June 2019.
When Kornegay was arrested, he also had two grams of crack cocaine and 2 grams of heroin in his pockets.
Kornegay was sentenced to 204 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
The case was investigated by the Duplin County Sheriff's Office, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura S. Howard prosecuted the case, with U.S. District Judge James C. Dever III presiding over the sentencing hearing.
Kornegay's sentence marks the latest in a series of high-profile convictions for methamphetamine trafficking in North Carolina.
The case highlights the ongoing struggle against methamphetamine distribution in the state, with law enforcement agencies working tirelessly to disrupt and dismantle trafficking networks.
As the investigation into Kornegay's activities continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about methamphetamine trafficking in the region to come forward.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina will continue to work closely with local and federal partners to bring those responsible for methamphetamine trafficking to justice.
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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