Kevin P. Davidson, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama
A federal judge sentenced Larenta Deshawn Dawkins, a 38-year-old resident of Dothan, Alabama, to 360 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to a March 25 announcement by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson and Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer of the Drug Enforcement Administration's New Orleans Division. Dawkins will also serve five years of supervised release following his prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.
The sentencing underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking and prevent dangerous narcotics from reaching local communities.
“Drug traffickers who bring dangerous narcotics into our communities will be identified, investigated, and prosecuted,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson. “This sentence reflects our commitment to holding accountable those who profit from the distribution of methamphetamine.”
Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer said, “Thirty years in federal prison, without the possibility of parole, is a definitive message to those who think they can use Alabama as a hub for their illicit trade. By working side-by-side with the Dothan and Eufaula Police Departments, we successfully intercepted five pounds of methamphetamine before it could destroy more lives in our neighborhoods. Whether the poison is shipped from out of state or hidden in a local storage unit, we will find it, and we will ensure those responsible face the full weight of federal justice.”
Court records show that law enforcement began investigating suspected drug trafficking activity involving Dawkins in Houston County starting July 2024. Investigators determined that Dawkins was receiving packages containing methamphetamine shipped from out-of-state sources to Dothan and storing them at a local storage unit.
Authorities executed search warrants at both the storage unit and Dawkins’s residence during their investigation. At the storage facility, officers recovered two boxes containing approximately five pounds of methamphetamine along with three bags of marijuana. Additional evidence linking Dawkins to both locations and the seized narcotics was found at his home.
The case was investigated by agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration as well as officers from both Dothan Police Department and Eufaula Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Chelsea Wilson and Joel Feil prosecuted.
