United States of America v. John Coleman, III

Lynchburg, Virginia, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with distributing thousands of fentanyl pills, pounds of methamphetamine, and kilograms of cocaine, among other drugs, while possessing a firearm.

Reported by: Kent Morlan

John Coleman, III, 35, distributed more than 40 grams of fentanyl, more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, and more than a half kilo of cocaine, one count of distributing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, one count of distributing more than 40 grams of fentanyl, and one count of using a firearm during and in relation to drug trafficking crimes.

In 2024, Coleman was known to law enforcement as someone who sold marijuana, methamphetamine, and cocaine while possessing firearms. As a result, officers performed several controlled purchases of ounces of methamphetamine from Coleman in June and July 2024. Subsequently, Coleman was stopped by law enforcement after making a trip to Atlanta, Georgia to pick-up drugs. At the time of the traffic stop, Coleman was found to be in possession of 23 pounds of marijuana and a firearm. At that time, he was arrested and released on bond.

However, he continued to sell narcotics and law enforcement continued to investigate.

On September 30, 2024, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Coleman’s residence and found $47,711 in cash, an additional firearm, 1,004 grams of cocaine, 118 grams of fentanyl, approximately, 40 grams of Oxycodone, and almost 20 grams of MDMA.

The Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Lynchburg Police Department investigated the case.

The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to a total 280 months (220 months on Counts 1, 9 & 10 to run concurrent and 60 months on Count 11 to run consecutive to all other counts); SR total 5 years (5 years on Counts 1, 9, 10, and 11 to run concurrent); SA total $400.00 ($100 each Count); Fine Waived.