Oklahoma City man sentenced to 18 years in federal prison following 40-pound PCP seizure (DOJ)

OKLAHOMA CITY - DEANGELO DEMANES HAWKINS, 51, of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to serve 216 months in federal prison for possession of PCP with intent to distribute and being a felon in possession of firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

According to public records, on September 16, 2025, an officer with the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Hawkins. During the stop, officers learned Hawkins did not have a valid driver's license and had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Hawkins was taken into custody, and during the subsequent search of his vehicle, officers recovered cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and more than $23,000 in cash.

Further investigation into Hawkins led to the execution of search warrants at two Oklahoma City residences associated with him, where law enforcement recovered large quantities of methamphetamine, ecstasy, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, along with six firearms. Notably, law enforcement seized 40 pounds of PCP, which represents tens of thousands of individual doses of PCP.

Public records further reflect that Hawkins has a lengthy criminal history, with previous felony convictions in Oklahoma County District Court that include:

• possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in case number CF-1993-3791;
• possession of crack cocaine in case number CF-2008-2252;
• possession of ecstasy and a firearm in case number CF-2010-1500; and
• manufacturing methamphetamine and cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, and possession of a firearm in case number CF-2010-3730.

On November 18, 2025, a federal grand jury charged Hawkins with possession of PCP with intent to distribute and being a felon in possession of firearms. Hawkins pleaded guilty on March 9, 2026, and admitted he knowingly possessed PCP that he intended to distribute and he possessed firearms despite his previous felony convictions.

At a sentencing hearing on August 27, 2026, U.S. District Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti sentenced Hawkins to serve 216 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. In announcing the sentence, Judge DeGiusti noted Hawkins's extensive criminal history and the substantial quantity and variety of highly dangerous drugs he intended to distribute into the community.

This case is the result of an investigation by the Oklahoma City Police Department, with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bow Bottomly prosecuted the case.

Reference is made to public filings for additional information.