Dunnsville man sentenced to over six years in prison for federal drug trafficking and firearm conviction

RICHMOND, Va. - A Dunnsville man was sentenced yesterday to six years and eight months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine and sale of a firearm to a convicted felon.

According to court documents, during seven controlled buys conducted by law enforcement from Jan. 16, 2024, to Feb. 25, 2025, Brian Keith Anderson, 48, distributed a total of 117.29 grams of methamphetamine. During a controlled buy conducted on June 14, 2024, in addition to 4.85 grams of methamphetamine, Anderson sold a handgun to an individual he knew was a convicted felon.

On March 5, investigators searched Anderson's residence and vehicle and recovered $1,160, nine firearms, firearm magazines and ammunition, two digital scales containing methamphetamine residue, and one square tab containing LSD.

"Brian Anderson endangered his community for personal profit, trafficking dangerous narcotics and selling a firearm to a convicted felon," said Lindsey Halligan, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. "This investigation and prosecution removed a supplier of guns and drugs from our streets, and the Eastern District of Virginia will continue to hold accountable those who threaten public safety."

"This sentencing reflects the joint efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies committed to protecting our communities," said Ian Kaufmann, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Richmond Field Office. "Dangerous drugs like methamphetamine have no place in our neighborhoods. FBI Richmond is proud to work alongside our partners to hold accountable those who distribute drugs and endanger our welfare."

"Virginia State Police is grateful for the combined efforts in securing this important conviction. We are always proud to work with our federal partners and will continue to do so," said Col. Matthew D. Hanley, Superintendent of Virginia State Police. "Public safety is our top priority and that includes doing everything we can to ensure dangerous drugs and drug traffickers are off Virginia's streets."

Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Gilliland, an Assistant Attorney General with the Virginia Attorney General's Office, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Angela Mastandrea prosecuted the case.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:25-cr-64.