A Machine Gun and Drug Trafficking Lead to Federal Prison
Federal authorities announced yesterday that Donzell Lernard Campbell, 44, of Laurel, Maryland, has been sentenced to 110 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for a series of firearm and drug-related offenses.
Campbell previously pleaded guilty on February 27, 2024, to:
- Possession of a machine gun
- Possession with intent to distribute controlled substances
- Possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime
- Felon in possession of ammunition
Incident on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway
According to court documents, U.S. Park Police (USPP) officers responded to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway after receiving a report of an inoperable vehicle blocking the left lane. Officers found Campbell behind the wheel of a silver Infiniti, appearing to be under the influence of PCP.
When officers attempted to engage with him, Campbell sped away from the scene. A short time later, police located the vehicle after it had crashed into two other cars, causing injuries to Campbell and the occupants of the other vehicles.
Firearms and Narcotics Recovered
Investigators recovered a significant number of illegal items from Campbell’s crashed vehicle and his person, including:
- A semiautomatic pistol equipped with a long magazine
- 26 rounds of ammunition
- Oxycodone pills
- Crack cocaine, found in Campbell’s pockets
- A digital scale, commonly associated with narcotics distribution
Authorities also noted that Campbell has an existing felony record, which includes assault of an officer and prior drug distribution charges.
Sentencing and Aftermath
Campbell’s 110-month sentence reflects the combination of firearms violations, drug trafficking, and the dangers posed during his attempted flight from officers. Following his prison term, he will remain under federal supervision for three years.
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Sources
U.S. Park Police Press Release (National Park Service)
