A snitch told federal officials that Deontaye was selling kilogram levels of drugs, now he is in prison
Deontaye Smith, 32, was sentenced to 262 months in prison on January 28, 2026 in Charlotte, NC for selling dangerous deadly drugs. Follow Charlotte Alerts on Instagram.
A federal investigation was prompted that resulted in the seizure of large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, two firearms, more than $10,000 in cash, and a stolen vehicle.
On March 27, 2024, investigators became aware that Deontaye was selling large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and firearms in the Charlotte area.
Using a snitch confidential informant, investigators arranged multiple drug buys with Deontaye, during which they purchased significant quantities of methamphetamine.
Deontaye was later arrested by ATF agents at his residence. During a subsequent search, investigators recovered approximately 1.6 kilograms of methamphetamine, 633 grams of fentanyl, $10,099 in cash, two scales, and a stolen Dodge Charger parked at the residence.
Dodge Chargers are often involved in drugs, crime, and high speed chases.
In addition to the drugs, law enforcement recovered powder used to dilute the drugs. Law enforcement further seized two firearms and several rounds of assorted caliber ammunition. One of the firearms was fitted with a machine gun conversion device, or “Glock switch,” and was equipped with a 31-round extended magazine.
Deontaye pleaded guilty to three counts of distributing methamphetamine and was ordered to serve five years of supervised release along with the over 200 month prison time.
