Federal Jury Convicts Dothan Man in Meth Trafficking Case

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On December 4, 2025, a federal jury sitting in Dothan, Alabama, convicted 38-year-old Larenta Deshawn Dawkins of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.

According to court records and evidence presented at trial, law enforcement began investigating suspected drug trafficking activity in Houston County in July 2024. Investigators determined that Dawkins was receiving packages in Dothan that contained methamphetamine shipped from out of state. Further investigation revealed that Dawkins used a Dothan storage unit to store the drugs after receiving them.

During a search of the storage unit, investigators recovered two boxes containing approximately five pounds of methamphetamine and three bags of marijuana. Agents then obtained a search warrant for Dawkins’s residence, where they seized numerous items linking Dawkins to the storage unit.

A sentencing hearing will be scheduled in the coming months. At that time, Dawkins will face a maximum sentence of life in federal prison. There is no parole in the federal system.

This case was investigated by the Dothan Police Department, the Eufaula Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Chelsea Wilson and Joel Feil.