GA man to serve nearly 15 years in prison for heroin trafficking, weapons charges – WSB-TV Channel 2

AUGUSTA, Ga. — An Augusta man was sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison after being convicted of drug trafficking and gun possession.

Kelvin Laron Howard, 68, of Augusta, was sentenced to 175 months in prison after a jury convicted him of possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession of a firearm in connection with a drug trafficking crime and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. .

He was also fined $2,500 and will serve three years of supervised release after serving his sentence.

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He is not eligible for parole.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office identified Howard as a heroin dealer in the Augusta area.

During a search of his apartment, investigators found more than 700 doses, medication scales, packaging materials, nearly $1,000 in cash and a loaded semi-automatic pistol.

Howard was found guilty on all counts in December 2023.

“The arrest and subsequent conviction of Kelvin Howard through a jury trial is an example of the community support we enjoy in Richmond County,” said Richmond County Sheriff Richard Roundtree. “Mr. Howard was not only identified as participating in illegal drug activity, but he was also found to have a firearm in his possession as a convicted felon. His conviction has the potential to save lives by having one less illegal gun on the streets and fewer illegal drugs in our community.

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