Tony Devonta White Everette, a 26-year-old man from Laurinburg, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for his involvement in the sale of firearms and cocaine.
EVERETTE pleaded guilty on December 28, 2018, to two counts of possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon, two counts of distribution of cocaine base (“crack”), one count of distribution of cocaine, and one count of possessing a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.
On April 29, 2018, EVERETTE was sentenced by United States District Judge William L. Osteen Jr. to 96 months of imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release. This sentence is a result of his crimes, which included selling firearms, crack cocaine, and cocaine powder to a confidential informant working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The sales occurred on three occasions between April 18, 2018, and May 18, 2018, in Scotland County, North Carolina. During this period, EVERETTE sold two handguns, approximately 74 grams of crack cocaine, and approximately 27 grams of cocaine hydrochloride (powder).
EVERETTE had previously been convicted of possession of a firearm by a felon in state court in Scotland County, which made his current charges even more severe. The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Laurinburg Police Department, with prosecution by Assistant United States Attorney Anand P. Ramaswamy for the Middle District of North Carolina.
The sentencing of Tony Devonta White Everette serves as a reminder of the severity of firearms and drug charges. The Middle District of North Carolina will continue to crack down on these crimes, ensuring that those who engage in such activities are held accountable for their actions.
The case against EVERETTE is a testament to the collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the United States Attorney’s office. Their efforts have resulted in a significant sentence for the defendant, demonstrating the commitment to combating drug trafficking and firearms offenses in the region.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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