BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham man was sentenced to 65 months in prison on drug charges last week.
According to the United States Department of Justice, Darius Emale Craig Jr., 23, was sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and two counts of distribution of methamphetamine. Craig pleaded guilty to the charges in February.
“Methamphetamine is the greatest drug threat in Alabama due to its availability, risk from abuse, and contribution to violence and other crimes,” U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona said. “Prosecution of traffickers will help to reduce that threat and improve the quality of life in our communities.”
The pleas agreement states the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit made two controlled purchases of drugs from Craig. On July 13, 2021, he sold 24.58 grams of methamphetamine for $400 near the Holiday Inn on Airport Road in Birmingham. Then on August 17, 2021, Craig sold 20.96 grams of methamphetamine for $450 at the Kangaroo gas station near Roebuck Parkway and Hwy 79.
“The FBI is committed to work with our law enforcement partners to investigate those individuals or organizations that are distributing dangerous drugs, committing acts of violence, and fueling the addiction that destroys communities and families,” FBI SAC Johnnie Sharp, Jr. said.