Dover Man Sentenced to 12.5 Years in Federal Prison Following Drug and Gun Convictions

WILMINGTON, Del. - A Dover man was sentenced yesterday to 150 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a person prohibited. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika imposed the sentence.

According to court documents, Amir Watts, 35, was arrested on his way to sell an undercover officer two pounds of methamphetamine. In the months prior to his arrest, Watts had sold that same undercover officer increasing quantities of methamphetamine and a gun.

U.S. Attorney Bejamin 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.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Delaware. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District CourtLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. for the District of Delaware or on PACERLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. by searching for Case No. 22-CR-129-MN.

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