Dover Man Sentenced to 12.5 Years in Federal Prison on Drug & Gun Convictions

A Dover man has been sentenced by US District Judge Maryellen Noreika for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a person prohibited. Judge Noreika sentenced 35 year old Amir Watts Thursday to 150 months – or 12.5 years – in federal prison.

According to court documents, Watts was arrested on his way to sell an undercover officer 2 pounds of meth. In the months before his arrest, Watts sold increasing quantities of meth and a gun to the same undercover officer.  The Drug Enforcement Administration and Delaware State Police investigated the case.

Additional information from the USADE:

U.S. Attorney Benjamin L. Wallace stated, “Guns and drugs are a lethal combination. This defendant trafficked in both. Judge Noreika’s just sentence appropriately reflects the dangerousness of Amir Watts’ conduct. I extend my sincere thanks to our law enforcement partners—and particularly to the courageous undercover officer—whose excellent work helped bring Watts to justice.”

DEA Philadelphia Field Division Special Agent in Charge Thomas Hodnett said, “Watts’ sentence should send a powerful message: justice will prevail against those who threaten the safety and stability of our communities. This sentence is a testament to the commitment and seamless collaboration between Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement. Together, we are dismantling violent criminal networks.”

The Drug Enforcement Administration and Delaware State Police investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Claudia L. Pare prosecuted the case.