SPokane, WA – A Spokane man has been sentenced to 168 months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation that included methamphetamine and fentanyl pills. Henry Patrick Bevans, III, 40, pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of actual (pure) methamphetamine.
According to court documents and information presented at the sentencing hearing, officers from the Liberty Lake Police Department (LLPD) were investigating suspected drug trafficking at a local hotel in January 2023. They observed Bevans and another individual using a vehicle to drive from the hotel to a nearby gas station. Bevans was arrested on a felony warrant from the Department of Corrections, as he was on supervised release after serving a 10-year sentence for drug distribution charges.
Upon executing a search warrant on the vehicle, officers discovered 131 grams of methamphetamine, 1,750 fentanyl-laced pills, and other controlled substances. The car also contained weapons, drug paraphernalia, and over $1,000 in cash.
“Despite periods of incarceration and rehabilitation, Mr. Bevans continued to distribute dangerous drugs,” said U.S. Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref. “Our office is committed to stopping the flow of deadly drugs into our neighborhoods.”
David F. Reames, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Seattle Field Division, emphasized the threat posed by individuals like Bevans. “By working together, we can effectively combat the opioid epidemic and make our communities safer,” he said.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Liberty Lake Police Department.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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