Jahking Allah, also known as "Stop Sign," has been sentenced to 37 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. The sentencing took place on March 11, 2025, under Chief United States District Judge Christina Reiss. Allah, a resident of Quaker Hill, Connecticut, had previously pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine.
Court records indicate that Allah sold cocaine base in Burlington on two occasions in January 2024. A search warrant executed at his residence on January 19 led law enforcement to discover seven handguns—three reported stolen—and significant quantities of cocaine base and fentanyl. Multiple digital scales were also found. This seizure marked one of the largest recoveries of pistols by the Burlington Police Department during a single search.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael P. Drescher praised the investigative work of the Burlington Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration in this case.
Assistant United States Attorney Nicole Cate prosecuted the case, while Assistant Federal Public Defenders Emily Kenyon and Steve Barth represented Allah.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. The program focuses on building trust within communities, supporting organizations that prevent violence, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes.
For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, visit Justice.gov/PSN.
