A pair of individuals involved in fentanyl trafficking in Roanoke have been sentenced to federal prison. Dejuan Lemons, aged 35, received a sentence of 195 months after pleading guilty to possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and possessing firearms related to drug trafficking. Kelvin Robertson, aged 47, was sentenced to 60 months following his guilty plea for distribution of fentanyl.
Court documents reveal that between May and August 2023, agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) conducted several confidential purchases of fentanyl from Robertson. These transactions were followed by meetings between Robertson and Lemons.
A search warrant executed at a residence on Rorer Avenue in Roanoke led authorities to discover over 700 grams of powder fentanyl, a loaded shotgun, a pistol, and approximately $1,000 in cash used for drug purchases from Robertson. The residence was occupied by Lemons and his grandfather.
The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Zachary T. Lee alongside Anthony Spotswood, Special Agent in Charge of the Washington Field Division of the ATF.
The investigation was carried out by the ATF with support from multiple law enforcement agencies including the Lynchburg Police Department, City of Roanoke Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, Roanoke County Police Department, Virginia State Police, and U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lee Brett prosecuted the case.