A federal jury has convicted a Montgomery man, Corey Jermaine Burroughs, on charges related to drug distribution. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson. On November 19, 2024, the jury found Burroughs guilty of possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute and maintaining a drug premises.
The investigation began in 2020 when law enforcement looked into contraband entering an Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) facility. Burroughs, a former ADOC inmate, became a suspect. On April 19, 2023, authorities executed a search warrant at a residence linked to him. The search revealed illegal substances including marijuana and methamphetamine on the kitchen counter and vacuum-sealed bags of methamphetamine and fentanyl. In total, about half a kilogram of methamphetamine was discovered.
Additionally, investigators found equipment for packaging drugs such as vacuum sealers and digital scales. Other seized items included wireless headphones and cell phones—commodities that are highly sought after in prison environments. The residence appeared uninhabited except for its use in drug packaging.
Burroughs now faces a potential sentence ranging from 10 years to life in federal prison without parole. A sentencing hearing is expected to be scheduled soon.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services Division, and Montgomery Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys J. Patrick Lamb and Mark E. Andreu handled the prosecution.