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United States of America v. Shanarion Lee
Date: 08-01-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Montgomery
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Montgomery, Alabama Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Montgomery, Alabama criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.
California Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Conspiracy Involving Shipments to Alabama
Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson announced today that Shanarion Lee, 32, of La Mesa, California, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Lee pleaded guilty to the charge earlier this year and was sentenced on July 31, 2025. In addition to his prison term, the court ordered Lee to serve five years of supervised release following his release from custody. There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records and Lee's plea agreement, the investigation began in March 2023 when the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) began investigating a suspected drug-trafficking network transporting fentanyl from California to Alabama. Investigators determined that Lee conspired with others, including 32-year-old Hillary Lewis of Lemon Grove, California, and 35-year-old James Walker of Enterprise, Alabama, to ship illegal controlled substances to various addresses within the Middle District of Alabama.
Throughout 2023 and 2024, federal agents intercepted multiple packages containing pills designed to look like legitimate oxycodone tablets. Laboratory analysis later confirmed that the pills were counterfeit and contained fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid. Lee pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl on March 26, 2025.
Earlier this year, both Lewis and Walker entered guilty pleas to federal drug conspiracy charges for their roles in the operation. Their sentencing hearings are scheduled for the coming months.
This case was investigated by the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, with assistance from the Enterprise Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Paul Markovits is prosecuting the case.
46 months in federal prison. In addition to his prison term, the court ordered Lee to serve five years of supervised release following his release from custody.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Shanarion Lee?
The outcome was: 46 months in federal prison. In addition to his prison term, the court ordered Lee to serve five years of supervised release following his release from custody.
Which court heard United States of America v. Shanarion Lee?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, AL.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Shanarion Lee?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Montgomery. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Montgomery, Alabama Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Shanarion Lee decided?
This case was decided on August 1, 2025.