Kevin P. Davidson, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama
The final defendant in a large drug trafficking conspiracy that operated across Alabama’s Wiregrass region has been sentenced, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Steven Hofer. On November 4, 2025, Terrell Edwards, age 45, of Ozark, Alabama, received a sentence of 240 months in federal prison after being found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. Following his release from prison, Edwards will serve three years under supervised release. Federal inmates are not eligible for parole.
Court records show that the DEA and several local law enforcement agencies began investigating suspected drug trafficking led by Terrance Edwards—Terrell’s brother—in Dale and Houston counties during the spring of 2023. Authorities identified fifteen individuals involved in the organization responsible for distributing large amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine throughout the Wiregrass area. Twelve members were indicted in June 2024; three more were indicted in August 2024.
Terrance Edwards was identified as a major participant with a leadership role within the group. He was sentenced on March 13, 2025, to 408 months in prison and five years of supervised release.
Other sentences handed down to members of the conspiracy include:
- Deondre Ferebee: 210 months
- Carlos Olivo Ynirio-Sanchez: 168 months
- Anthony Williams: 156 months
- Michael Sanford: 150 months
- Corey Jones: 144 months
- Frazier Franklin: 120 months
- Kevin McLeod: 120 months
- Aaron Jiles: 84 months
- Cornelius Kilow: 84 months
- Kevon Green: 67 months
- Dontavia Barrow: 60 months
- Palmere Ritter: 44 months
- Willie C. Matthews: 30 months
Most sentences also included periods of supervised release ranging from three to five years.
Acting United States Attorney Davidson stated, “The Edwards brothers and their co-conspirators flooded the Wiregrass with illegal narcotics. Their sentences reflect our commitment to protecting the people of this district from those who endanger our communities through drug trafficking.”
DEA Special Agent in Charge Hofer commented, “This sentencing marks the successful conclusion of a significant investigation that has dismantled a major drug trafficking organization. For too long, these individuals poisoned our communities with large quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. The substantial sentences handed down send a clear message: the DEA and our law enforcement partners are committed to aggressively pursuing and bringing to justice those who profit from drug distribution. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and health of the citizens in Alabama and across the New Orleans Division.”
The investigation involved cooperation between federal agents and local law enforcement agencies including police departments from Eufaula, Dothan, Ozark; sheriff’s offices from Houston County and Dale County; as well as prosecution by Assistant United States Attorneys Chelsea Wilson and Mark Andreu.
