Crack Cocaine Trafficking: Vermont Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison
In a major blow to the Vermont drug trade, Shane David, 24, of Brooklyn, New York, has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute approximately 1.4 kilograms of crack cocaine and 1.05 kilograms of marijuana.
The sentencing took place in United States District Court in Burlington by U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss on January 11, 2018. This comes after David pleaded guilty to a Superseding Information on August 10, 2018, pursuant to a negotiated plea agreement.
According to court records, on October 14, 2017, David was stopped by Vermont State Police for speeding on VT Route 22A in West Haven, Vermont. A subsequent investigation led to substantial seizures from the vehicle of crack cocaine and marijuana with a combined street value of between $170,000 and $200,000.
David was represented by Assistant Federal Public Defender Elizabeth Quinn. The prosecutor was Assistant U.S. Attorney Abigail Averbach. The case was jointly investigated by the Vermont State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The United States Attorney commends those agencies for their work and cooperation.
The 72-month prison sentence, followed by four years of post-release supervision, is a significant blow to David’s freedom. The exact amount of crack cocaine and marijuana seized from his vehicle is staggering, with a combined street value of between $170,000 and $200,000.
As the Vermont community continues to grapple with the issue of drug trafficking, this sentencing serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in such activities. Shane David’s case is a prime example of the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat the illicit trade of narcotics in our state.
Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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