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Richmond man sentenced to seven years for dealing drugs, firearm crime

Crystal Graham
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A Richmond man was sentenced this week for drug trafficking after selling cocaine and fentanyl to an undercover agent.

Demario Avanti Henderson, 39, was sentenced Thursday to seven years in prison for drug trafficking and for possessing a firearm in relation to a drug crime.

According to court documents, on Jan. 16, 2024, law enforcement conducted a controlled purchase of fentanyl from Henderson.

On Jan. 24. 2024, agents arranged another controlled purchase where Henderson sold cocaine and fentanyl.

During the transaction, Henderson was openly carrying a handgun.

Upon completion of the transaction, agents arrested Henderson and recovered the loaded handgun.

Henderson was previously convicted of 17 criminal offenses, including larceny, eluding police causing endangerment, assault and battery of a family member, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and assault on law enforcement.

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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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