A Lansing man faces serious time after a federal grand jury indicted him for drug trafficking and unlawful possession of firearms. U.S. Attorney Mark Totten, representing the Western District of Michigan, declared Kevin Dunson, aged 43, charged with intent to distribute substantial quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine, alongside charges for possession of firearms by a felon. These charges stem from an initial arrest made on November 1, based on a federal criminal complaint against Dunson, holding the same accusations.
The efforts leading to Dunson's indictment followed prolonged scrutiny by law enforcement, culminating in searches executed on October 29 at his home and properties linked to his drug operations within Lansing. According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office, the searches turned up north of four kilograms of methamphetamine and about two kilograms of cocaine, including four firearms and a significant cash pile amounting to $544,697. With multiple prior felony convictions, Dunson's possession of firearms exacerbates his legal troubles.
Drug charges alone could imprison Dunson for a minimum of 10 years, potentially extending to a lifetime sentence, while the firearms charges add up to another possible 15-year term. Michigan's combined effort in this investigation involved the collaboration of the DEA, Tri-County Metro Narcotics Team, state police, and Lansing's local law enforcement, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Joel S. Fauson leading the prosecution.
