A Norfolk woman, Felisha Alexander, also known as Fe, has been sentenced to 14 years and six months in prison for her involvement in fentanyl trafficking. The sentencing took place following a detailed investigation that began in December 2023 when Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) intercepted a parcel containing one pound of cocaine sent from Chula Vista, California, to an address in Norfolk.

The operation included a controlled delivery on December 13, 2023. A co-conspirator collected the package and drove towards Alexander's residence. Upon realizing they were being followed by law enforcement, the co-conspirator discarded the parcel from the vehicle.

During the roadside detention of the co-conspirator, investigators noticed Alexander observing and recording the incident. Shortly thereafter, she was seen leaving her residence with another accomplice who placed a backpack into a car parked outside. With consent and canine assistance, investigators searched both the vehicle and Alexander's home.

The search revealed a backpack containing 1,779 grams of para-fluorofentanyl and fentanyl mixture along with 2,815 fentanyl pills designed to mimic legitimate medication. Additionally, tracking receipts for shipped parcels, a loaded handgun, and approximately $82,000 were found at Alexander's residence.

Further examination of cellphones seized during the investigation uncovered communications between Alexander and another co-conspirator about shipping and distributing controlled substances. Photos of suspected methamphetamine, heroin, other drugs, and large sums of money were also discovered.

Jessica D. Aber from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced the sentencing alongside several law enforcement officials including Kai Wah Chan from HSI Washington D.C., Anthony A. Spotswood from ATF Washington Field Division, Jarod Forget from DEA’s Washington Division, Ramin Fatehi from Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Office; Colonel Gary T. Settle of Virginia State Police; and Mark Talbot of Norfolk Police.

Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Graham M. Stolle along with Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony C. Marek prosecuted this case under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which aims to reduce violent crime through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities.

This case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation targeting high-level criminal organizations using an intelligence-driven approach led by prosecutors across multiple agencies.

Further details can be accessed via the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia or through PACER by searching Case No. 2:24-cr-61.