Stewart Cornell Booker, 46, Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges

A Dillwyn, Virginia man has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine, heroin, and powder cocaine. Stewart Cornell Booker, 46, entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Lynchburg to one count of distributing powder cocaine, one count of distributing heroin, and one count of distributing methamphetamine.

According to court records, law enforcement made a series of undercover purchases of narcotics from Booker at various locations in Buckingham County, Virginia between July 25, 2018, and October 24, 2018. The transactions involved the sale of powder cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. At the time, Booker was distributing these drugs while he was on federal supervision.

“Combatting opioid and methamphetamine trafficking is among the top priorities of our office,” U.S. Attorney Thomas T. Cullen stated today. “We have increased federal collaboration with our state and local partners in the Piedmont region over the last several months and hope to bring additional cases soon.”

Booker faces up to 20 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $1 million at sentencing. This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Piedmont Regional Narcotics and Gang Enforcement Task that is comprised of the Virginia State Police, the Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, the Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office, the Farmville Police Department and the Longwood University Police Department.

Assistant United States Attorney Ronald M. Huber is prosecuting the case for the United States. Booker’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the opioid and methamphetamine trafficking rings operating in the region.

The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to dismantle the networks of criminals who peddle poison in our communities. Residents of the Piedmont region can rest assured that we will continue to work tirelessly to identify and prosecute those who bring harm to our communities.

The guilty plea of Stewart Cornell Booker serves as a warning to those who would seek to profit from the suffering of others: we will find you, we will prosecute you, and we will bring you to justice.

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