U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber | U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber | U.S. Department of Justice
A Norfolk man with multiple previous convictions for drug trafficking crimes was sentenced yesterday to 14 years in prison for distribution of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
According to court documents, between May 2022 and October 2022, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Norfolk Police Department (NPD) conducted six controlled purchases of methamphetamine and cocaine from Lashawn D. Pullie, aka Bam, 50, and a co-conspirator utilizing a confidential informant (CI).
On Sept. 20, 2022, the CI contacted Pullie to purchase cocaine and methamphetamine. Pullie met the CI in Norfolk to exchange the narcotics but had only the cocaine with him. Pullie exchanged the cocaine with the CI, and the CI paid Pullie. They arranged to meet at a second location in Norfolk to exchange the methamphetamine. Pullie returned to his residence, switched vehicles, and proceeded to the second location. During this transaction, he sold 107 grams of methamphetamine and 87 grams of cocaine to the CI. Over the course of the investigation, Pullie sold over 300 grams of methamphetamine and over 400 grams of cocaine to the CI.
On Oct. 13, 2022, investigators executed search warrants on Pullie's residence, storage unit, and vehicle. They recovered approximately 300 grams of marijuana; 1,446 grams of cocaine; 393 grams of methamphetamine; 184 pills of oxycodone; $7,674; and two loaded firearms.
Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Ramin Fatehi, Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney; Derek W. Gordon, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Washington D.C.; and Mark Talbot, Chief of Norfolk Police made this announcement following sentencing by U.S. District Judge Arenda Wright Allen.
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Graham M. Stolle prosecuted this case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by bringing together all levels of law enforcement with communities they serve.
A copy of this press release is located on the website for U.S. Attorney’s Office for Eastern District Virginia while related court documents can be found on PACER by searching Case No:2:23-cr-41
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