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A Virginia man with fentanyl, meth, cocaine and an AR-style semiautomatic pistol loaded with a high-capacity magazine is officially off the streets after being sentenced today to 124 months in prison.

Shaone Lovett, 27, of Hopewell, was sentenced for possessing with the intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine in Chesterfield County. He was also in possession of fentanyl, cocaine and two AR-style semiautomatic pistos.

According to court documents, Lovett was the subject of a January 2023 search warrant executed by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Chesterfield County Police Department at his residence.

Lovett possessed various substances containing fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as an AR-style semiautomatic pistol loaded with a high-capacity magazine containing 40 rounds of ammunition.

When law enforcement searched his apartment, they found another AR-style semiautomatic pistol and dozens of rounds of ammunition.

Senior U.S. District Judge John A. Gibney, Jr. announced sentencing today.




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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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