LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas man was sentenced on Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 92 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine.
Kiefe Martel Boyce (43), also known as “69,” pleaded guilty in January 2022 to possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute heroin, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and felon in possession of a firearm.
According to court documents, on January 25, 2021, a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer stopped Boyce who was driving a car with stolen license plates. As officers searched Boyce’s car, they found 2.6 grams of heroin, 105.3 grams of methamphetamine, and a .38 caliber revolver. Boyce is prohibited by law from possessing firearms and ammunition due to prior felony convictions, including possession of a stolen vehicle; possession of controlled substance; attempt pandering; attempt possessing, receiving or withholding stolen goods; attempt burglary; and unlawful possession of a controlled substance not for purpose of sale (Marijuana), all in Clark County, Nev.
U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson for the District of Nevada and Acting Special Agent in Charge Christopher M. Miller of HSI Las Vegas made the announcement.
HSI Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Dan Cowhig prosecuted the case.
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