NORFOLK VA. – Lashawn D. Pullie, a Norfolk resident with prior drug convictions, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine and cocaine, and possessing a firearm in connection with drug trafficking.
Between May and October 2022, Homeland Security Investigations and the Norfolk Police Department conducted six controlled buys of methamphetamine and cocaine from Pullie and an associate using a confidential informant.
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In one instance, Pullie sold over 100 grams of methamphetamine and 87 grams of cocaine.
On October 13, 2022, investigators searched Pullie’s home, storage unit, and vehicle, seizing significant quantities of drugs, cash, and two loaded firearms.
Pullie’s sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber, Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi, HSI Special Agent in Charge Derek W. Gordon, and Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot. U.S. District Judge Arenda Wright Allen handed down the sentence.
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