Seven-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to more than 17 Years in Prison on Methamphetamine Trafficking Offense

ANNISTON, Ala. - A Calhoun County man has been sentenced on drug-trafficking charges, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Crosby.

U.S. District Judge Corey L. Maze sentenced David Allen Bentley, Jr., 50, of Anniston, Alabama, to 210 months in prison. Bentley pleaded guilty in January to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

According to the plea agreement, on January 1, 2025, officers with the Anniston Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Bentley for failure to signal. Bentley did not stop. The officers pursued Bentley, which ended with Bentley stopping and getting out of the car at the officer's command. Bentley was arrested for attempting to elude. During a search of the vehicle, officers recovered approximately 145 grams of 100% pure methamphetamine.

The Drug Enforcement Administration investigated the case along with the Anniston Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Allison J. Garnett prosecuted the case.