A 23-year-old Alabama man, Arthur Varcea Colvin, has been sentenced to 96 months (8 years) in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms-related charges. The sentencing, announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Middle District of Alabama, took place on March 4, 2025. After serving his sentence, Colvin will also face three years of supervised release.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest
The charges against Colvin originate from an incident on February 1, 2023, when Montgomery Police conducted a traffic stop after observing a violation. Le’Anthony Washington, 28, was driving the vehicle, while Colvin was a passenger.During the stop, law enforcement officers became suspicious of illegal narcotics and conducted a search of the vehicle, leading to a significant discovery:
Three firearms were found:
A .40 caliber handgun under the driver’s seat
An AR-15 pistol under the front passenger’s seat
A 9 mm handgun on the back floorboard
Over 400 grams of marijuana were discovered in the trunk Colvin had a handgun and a small amount of marijuana on his person
Guilty Pleas and Sentencing
In October 2024, Colvin pleaded guilty to the following charges:Possession of marijuana with intent to distributePossession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crimeHis co-defendant, Le’Anthony Washington, who had a prior felony conviction, also pleaded guilty in October 2024 to being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to 35 months (nearly 3 years) in federal prison and began serving his sentence on January 31, 2025.
No Parole in the Federal System
Since parole is not an option in the federal system, Colvin must serve his full sentence before being placed on supervised release.This case highlights the continued law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession in Alabama. Federal and local authorities emphasize that individuals involved in such crimes will face serious legal consequences.
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