Kajuan Woods, a 36-year-old from Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to 47 months in prison by Chief United States District Judge Christina Reiss on June 9, 2025. This sentence follows his guilty plea for possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. After serving his prison term, Woods will be subject to a three-year supervised release.
Court records indicate that on January 19, 2024, Woods was found at an apartment in Burlington during a law enforcement search related to drug trafficking. He had nearly ten grams of fentanyl and over $1,100 in cash. Seven handguns were also discovered at the scene.
On May 12, 2024, South Burlington Police Department officers found Woods in a vehicle with another person. He initially gave a false name. The vehicle contained over 28 grams of suspected cocaine and stolen items.
Later on June 4, 2024, Burlington Police encountered Woods after reports of a firearm threat. Following a chase through backyards, he was arrested under an active federal warrant. Officers discovered more suspected drugs and firearms in his possession and vehicle.
Acting United States Attorney Michael P. Drescher praised the efforts of local law enforcement agencies involved in the case: “Individuals who possess distribution quantities of deadly controlled substances... pose a danger to the communities where they sell drugs." He emphasized ongoing collaboration with various law enforcement levels to tackle armed drug traffickers.
Assistant United States Attorney Nicole Cate prosecuted the case while Chandler Matson represented Woods. The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by fostering community trust and setting strategic enforcement priorities.
For further details about PSN's initiatives, visit Justice.gov/PSN.
