ALBUQUERQUE - Kevin Hawkins, 50, of San Bernardino, Calif., pleaded guilty today in federal court in Albuquerque, N.M., to a methamphetamine trafficking charge. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Hawkins will be sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by a term of supervised release to be determined by the court.
Hawkins was arrested on Sept. 23, 2015, at the Amtrak Train Station in Albuquerque after DEA agents found approximately 300 grams of methamphetamine inside Hawkins’ shoes.
During today’s hearing, Hawkins pled guilty to a felony information charging him with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Hawkins admitted transporting 300 grams of methamphetamine on Sept. 23, 2015, while traveling through Albuquerque on the Amtrak Train. Hawkins further admitted that he intended to transfer the methamphetamine to another person at his destination.
Hawkins remains in custody pending a sentencing hearing which has yet to be scheduled.
This case was investigated by the Interdiction Unit of the DEA’s Albuquerque office which focuses on disrupting the flow of narcotics, weapons, and the proceeds of illegal activities as they are smuggled into or through New Mexico in passenger buses, passenger trains, commercial vehicles and automobiles. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jacob Wishard is prosecuting the case.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
