Quinton man receives 19-year sentence for distributing methamphetamine in New Kent

A Quinton man who sold large quantities of methamphetamine from his home will spend the 19 years in prison.

Anthony Paul Ali Jr., 30, entered guilty pleas to ne count each to an amended charge of selling a methamphetamine (more than 100 grams but less than 200 grams- originally charged with selling methamphetamine more than 1,000 grams), possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule I/II substance, and possession of a firearm by a nonviolent felon as part of a plea agreement reached Monday morning in New Kent Circuit Court.

In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick, on July 15, 2025, the Twin Rivers Drug Task Force had a warrant for the suspect’s house on Davis Road. Ali, who was identified as the suspect, was pulled over during a traffic stop. A K-9 unit was called to the scene of the traffic stop and alerted officers of possible drugs in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle discovered approximately 2.5 ounces of crystal methamphetamine in a safe inside the vehicle, along with $1,555 in funds, and baggies. Ali was taken back to his home where he admitted he had firearms inside. A search of his home discovered several guns located inside of lockers and safes inside. Ali admitted that he was selling drugs and that the weapons belonged to him.

Ali received a 40-year sentence with 28 years suspended (12 years to serve) on the selling of a schedule I/II drug, with five of those years being mandatory time to serve. He received a five-year sentence for possessing a firearm while possessing a Schedule I/II drug (mandatory time to serve), and a five-year sentence with three years suspended for possession of a firearm by a nonviolent felon (with the two years of active time imposed being mandatory). He must also pay $600 in restitution.

In other circuit court proceedings:

–Christopher David Evanko, 43, of the 2100 block of Charles City Road, Charles City, entered a guilty plea to a single count of possession of a Schedule I/II substance as part of a plea agreement. One charge of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon was dropped as part of the deal.

In a summary of evidence, on May 28, 2025, a New Kent deputy conducted a traffic stop on Poindexter Road. The driver, identified as Evanko, had a suspended license. A K-9 unit was brought to the scene to conduct a free air sniff prior to the vehicle being towed and alerted officers of possible drugs in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle found an uncapped needle with residue on it. The item was sent to the forensics lab and identified as Dimethyltryptamine, which is an illegal substance.

Under the agreement, Evanko received a 10-year jail sentence with nine years, 10 months suspended (two months to serve). He must also pay a fine of $500.

–Jamar Ricardo Hendricks, 42, of Providence Forge, entered guilty pleas to two counts of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I/II drug as part of a plea deal. One count each of selling a drug near a school, felony failure to appear, felony violation the terms of probation, and misdemeanor contempt of court were dropped as part of the agreement.

In a summary of evidence, on Mar. 5, 2019, New Kent Sheriff’s Office orchestrated a control buy with a confidential informant, with Hendricks being the target. The informant met Hendricks at the Pit Stop in Bottoms Bridge and purchased a half ounce of cocaine. The items were turned into authorities and confirmed to be the illegal substance after forensics tests.

Formal sentencing is scheduled for Mar. 16, with sentencing guidelines recommending a range from 11 months to one year, 11 months to serve.

–David Lee James, 40, of the 8000 block of Airport Road, Quinton, entered a guilty plea to a single charge of possession of a Schedule I/II drug as part of a plea deal.

In a summary of evidence, on June 24, 2025, a 7-Eleven employee working at the location in Eltham found a lost wallet and notified the owner, later identified as James. The authorities were also notified with the employee saw a piece of paper wrapped around a powdery substance. With James arrived to collect his wallet, he was asked about the substance. James denied the wallet was his, but a K-9 unit was on the scene and conducted a free air sniff around the suspect’s car. After the dog alerted officers of possible drugs, a search of the vehicle discovered a powdery substance, later identified as cocaine. James admitted that he had the substance on him.

Under the agreement, James was placed in the First Offender Program. If he successfully completes the year long program, the charge will be dismissed.

–Christopher Michael Pitts, 33, of the 600 block of Plain View Lane, Shacklefords, entered a guilty plea to a single count of possession of a Schedule I/II drug as part of a plea agreement.

In a summary of evidence, on Aug. 23, 2025, a New Kent deputy was serving paperwork on Pitts for his arrest. After placing the defendant in custody, a search on Pitts resulted in the discovery of items with possible illegal substances on it. Those items were sent to a forensics lab, with test results yielding the discovery of cocaine and Fentanyl on them.

Under the agreement, Pitts received a 10-year sentence with all time suspended. He must also pay a fine of $1,000.