Roderick Larkins, a Beaverton OR man with a lengthy criminal history, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison after he was caught possessing a large quantity of drugs and several firearms. Larkins, 54, was sentenced to 156 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release.
According to court documents, in late May 2021, the Beaverton Police obtained information that Larkins was supplying fentanyl and other drugs to area drug dealers and possessed large quantities of drugs and several firearms in his Beaverton apartment. On May 23, 2021, investigators obtained and executed a search on Larkins’ apartment. They located and seized more than two pounds each of fentanyl pills and methamphetamine; smaller quantities of heroin, cocaine, and cocaine hydrochloride; a semiautomatic pistol, and two short-barreled assault rifles. Larkins, who was arrested without incident during the search, had tens of thousands of dollars stuffed into his pants pockets.
On July 20, 2021, a federal grand jury in Portland returned an eight-count indictment charging Larkins with possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Later, on August 8, 2023, the charges of distributing fentanyl and possessing with intent to distribute heroin were added by superseding indictment.
On August 31, 2023, Larkins pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to distribute heroin. This case was investigated by the Beaverton Police with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and FBI. It was prosecuted by Parakram Singh and Robert Trisotto, Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the District of Oregon.
The investigation into Larkins’ drug trafficking operation was a joint effort between local and federal law enforcement agencies. The Beaverton Police and their partners worked tirelessly to gather evidence and build a case against Larkins, ultimately leading to his conviction and sentencing.
Larkins’ lengthy criminal history and the severity of the charges against him made it clear that he was a significant threat to public safety. The sentence handed down by the court reflects the gravity of the crimes committed by Larkins and serves as a warning to others who engage in similar activities.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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