Jalisa Lashae Hawkins, 35, from Duquesne, Pennsylvania, was found guilty by a jury today of possessing heroin and fentanyl with the intent to distribute them, as announced by U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld.
The conviction followed an investigation where officers were monitoring a Clarksburg residence due to reports of drug-related activities. They observed Hawkins driving to the location, interacting with an individual, and then leaving.
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Continuing their surveillance, officers stopped Hawkins’ vehicle for several traffic infractions. During the stop, fentanyl stamps and heroin were discovered and confiscated.
Hawkins could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. The final sentence will be decided by a federal district court judge, taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other relevant legal factors.
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The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brandon Flower and William Rhee. The investigation was conducted by the Greater Harrison Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the Mountaineer Highway Interdiction Team South.
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