Date: 10-29-2024

Case Style:

United States of America v. Jeffrey Monkentee Hill; Carstavious Shadon Stovall

Case Number: 3:23-CR-180

Judge: Emily C. Marks

Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama (Montgomery County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in Montgomery

Defendant's Attorney:

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Montgomery, Alabama criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Federal Gun and Drug Convictions
Two Men Sentenced Following Federal Gun and Drug Convictions Stemming from Conduct in Tallapoosa County

Two Opelika, Alabama residents were found guilty by a jury found them guilty of committing federal crimes in Tallapoosa County.

In February 2022, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force began an investigation into suspected drug trafficking. The investigation eventually revealed that Hill was involved with the sale of illegal drugs at a residence in Camp Hill, Alabama. Investigators obtained a search warrant for the residence. During the search, law enforcement found Jeffrey Monkentee Hill and Carstavious Shadon Stovall present at the house, along with cocaine, methamphetamine, and multiple firearms. Both Hill and Stovall have previous felony convictions and are prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.

On June 5, 2024, a federal jury found both Hill and Stovall guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The jury also convicted Hill on the additional charges of possessing cocaine and methamphetamine with the intent to distribute the illegal drugs and for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Based on Hill’s criminal history, the sentencing judge determined that he qualified as a career offender under the federal sentencing guidelines. This ruling increased the guidelines range for Hill and resulted in a significant sentence.

Acting U.S. Attorney Davidson would like to thank the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for investigating this case. In addition, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the United States Marshals Service’s Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force provided valuable assistance in the investigation and apprehension of the defendants. Assistant United States Attorneys Brandon W. Bates and Ashley J. Avera prosecuted the case.

Outcome:

Defendants were found guilty and

Jeffrey Monkentee Hill received a sentence of 250 months in prison.

Carstavious Shadon Stovall receive a 92-month sentence.

Federal prisoners are not eligible for parole

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