Derrick Washington, 53, also known as "Eyes," was sentenced to 63 months in prison on Wednesday, for his role in a cocaine distribution network. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine hydrochloride, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Washington's arrest and conviction were part of a major operation that seized over 40 kilograms of cocaine and more than $700,000 in cash. The DEA led the effort, working with various federal, state, and local agencies. This case is part of the broader Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces initiative aimed at dismantling major drug trafficking organizations, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Washington was sentenced to prison, four years of supervised release, and a $100 fee for distributing drugs in Louisiana. The case was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lynn E. Schiffman, with help from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Border Patrol, and local law enforcement. The investigation was part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces program, which focuses on tackling major community threats through coordinated efforts, as stated by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
