Two men from Rocky Mount have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in drug trafficking operations. Anivel Pedro Puddy, 35, received a 10-year sentence followed by five years of supervised release for conspiring to distribute fentanyl and crack cocaine. His brother, Carvell Shamike Puddy, 33, was sentenced to nine years for distributing crack and possessing a firearm related to drug trafficking. Both men pleaded guilty earlier this year.
The operations involved the distribution of crack cocaine and fentanyl-laced Percocet pills in the Rocky Mount area between 2023 and early 2024. Investigators used informants and surveillance to track their activities. Multiple residences linked to Anivel Puddy were searched, leading to the discovery of over 470 grams of cocaine, fentanyl pills disguised as Percocet, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and high-capacity magazines.
Carvell Puddy operated from several homes across Rocky Mount. Law enforcement conducted undercover buys totaling more than 500 grams of crack from him. Searches at his locations revealed over 60 grams of crack, a loaded 9mm handgun with an extended magazine, and a disassembled sawed-off shotgun.
Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar stated: “Pumping illicit narcotics—especially fentanyl—into our communities not only endangers the lives of our citizens; it is a serious federal crime.” He expressed gratitude towards local and federal partners who contributed to shutting down these operations.
Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone praised the investigators: “I’m proud of the investigators who refused to stop at the street level and took this case to a higher level.”
The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar after sentencing by Chief U.S. District Judge Richard E. Myers II. The Nash County Sheriff’s Office and ATF investigated the case, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Julie A. Childress and Caroline Webb prosecuting.
