Indictment — United States v. Arthur Hill Carter, No. 1:24-cr-00235

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An Indictment, Document 1 in Case 1:24-cr-00235-CMH, filed October 24, 2024, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division, against Arthur Hill Carter. Count 1 charges possession with intent to distribute cocaine and Count 2 charges possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, both under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Count 3 charges using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A), Count 4 charges felon in possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), and Count 5 charges possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number under 18 U.S.C. § 922(k). Each count alleges conduct on or about June 26, 2024, in Fairfax County, Virginia, and a forfeiture notice follows.

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  Case 1:24-cr-00235-CMH           Document 1         Filed 10/24/24      Page 1 of 6 PageID# 1



                    IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
                             EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA                   I                 FILED
                                                                                         IN OPEN COURT

                                         Alexandria Division
                                                                                     I- 2 4

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA             )        No. I:24-cr-235                      CLERK U.S. DISTRICT COURT
                                                                                   .ALEXT'NDRIA. VIRGINIA
                                     )
               V.                    )         Count 1: Possession with Intent to Distribute
                                     )         Cocaine
ARTHUR HILL CARTER,                  )         (21 U.S.C.§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C))
                                     )
               Defendant.            )         Count 2: Possession with Intent to Distribute
                                     )        Fentanyl
                                     )        (21 U.S.C.§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1))
                                     )
                                     )         Count 3: Using and Carrying a Firearm During and
                                     )         in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime
                                     )         (18 U.S.C.§ 924(c)(1)(A))
                                     )
                                     )         Count 4: Felon in Possession of a Firearm
                                     )         (18 U.S.C.§ 922(g)(1))
                                     )
                                     )        Count 5: Possession of a Firearm with an
                                     )        Obliterated Serial Number
                                     )        (18U.S.C. § 922(k))
                                     )
                                     )        Forfeiture Notice


                                          INDICTMENT


                               October 2024 Term - at Alexandria

                                              Count 1
                        (Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine)

       THE GRAND JURY CHARGES THAT:


       On or about June 26, 2024, in Fairfax County, Virginia, within the Eastern District of

Virginia, the defendant, ARTHUR HILL CARTER, did knowingly possess with the intent to

distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine, a Schedule II

controlled substance.


       (In violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C).)
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                                             Count 2
                        (Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl)

       THE GRAND JURY FURTHER CHARGES THAT:


       On or about June 26, 2024, in Fairfax County, Virginia, within the Eastern District of

Virginia, the defendant, ARTFIUR HILL CARTER, did knowingly possess with the intent to

distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount ofN-phenyl-N-[l-(2-

phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide, commonly known as fentanyl, a Schedule II

controlled substance.


       (In violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(a)(1), (b)(1).)




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                                              Count 3

  (Using and Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Offense)

       THE GRAND JURY FURTHER CHARGES THAT:


       On or about June 26, 2024, in Fairfax County, Virginia, within the Eastern District of

Virginia, the defendant, ARTHUR HILL CARTER, did knowingly use and carry a firearm

during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime for which he may be prosecuted in a court of

the United States, to wit, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession with intent

to distribute fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(a)(1), as set forth

and charged in Counts 1 and 2 of this Indictment, respectively, and did knowingly possess a

firearm in furtherance of those drug trafficking crimes.

       (In violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A).)




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                                             Count 4
                              (Felon in Possession of a Firearm)

       THE GRAND JURY FURTHER CHARGES THAT:


       On or about June 26, 2024, in Fairfax County, Virginia, within the Eastern District of

Virginia, the defendant, ARTHUR HILL CARTER, knowing that he had previously been

convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did

knowingly possess firearms, to wit, a Glock 19, GENS 9mm pistol bearing serial number

BRXF576, an American Tactical unknown caliber rifle with an obliterated serial number, an

ABC Rifle Company Model AB9M unknown caliber rifle bearing serial number AB9M-0094,

and a loaded Geisler Combat 19, 9mm privately made firearm lacking a serial number, said

firearms having been shipped and transported in interstate and foreign commerce.

       (In violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).)




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                                               Count 5
                 (Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number)

        THE GRAND JURY FURTHER CHARGES THAT:


        On or about June 26, 2024, in Fairfax County, Virginia, within the Eastern District of

Virginia, the defendant, AR'H lUR HILL CARTER, did knowingly possessed a firearm, to

wit, an American Tactical unknown caliber rifle from which the manufacturer’sserial number

had been removed, altered, and obliterated, said firearm having been shipped and transported

in interstate and foreign commerce.

        (In violation ofTitle 18, United States Code, Sections 922(k) and 924(a)(1)(B).)



                                      FORFEITURE NOTICE


        THE GRAND JURY FURTHER FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE THAT:


        Pursuant to Fed. R. Criin. P. 32.2(a), the defendant, ARTHUR HILL CARTER, is hereby

notified that if convicted of any of the violations alleged in Counts 1 and 2 of the Indictment, he

shall forfeit to the United States, pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 853(a), the

following: (1) any property constituting, or derived from, any proceeds the defendant obtained.

directly or indirectly, as the result of such violation; and (2) any of the defendant’s property used.

or intended to be used, in any manner or part, to commit, or to facilitate the commission of, such

violation.


        Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.2(a), the defendant is hereby notified that if convicted of

any of the violations set forth in this Indictment, he shall forfeit to the United States, pursuant to

Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(d)(1), and Title 28, United States Code, Section

2461(c), all firearms and ammunition involved in or used in the commission of the offense

        The assets subject to forfeiture include, but are not limited to, the following: a Clock 19,

GENS 9mm pistol bearing serial number BRXF576, an American Tactical unknown caliber rifle

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with an obliterated serial number, an ABC Rifle Company Model AB9M unknown caliber rifle

bearing serial number AB9M-0094, a loaded Geisler Combat 19, 9mm privately made firearm

lacking a serial number, and $3,603 in United States currency.

       Pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 853(p), the defendant shall forfeit

substitute property, if, by any act or omission of the defendant, the property referenced above

cannot be located upon the exercise of due diligence; has been transferred, sold to, or deposited

with a third party; has been placed beyond the jurisdiction of the Court; has been substantially

diminished in value; or has been commingled with other property which-cannot be divided

without difficulty.

   (In accordance with Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(d)(1); Title 21, United States
    Code, Section 853; Title 28, United States Code, Section 2461(c); and Rule 32.2(a) of the
                              Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure)



                                             VureSoHhe E-Government Act,
                                             The original of this page has been filed
                                                  under seal in the Clerk's Office
                                             F0REPERSO1T'




       Jessica D. Aber
       United States Attorney


By:
       Ronald L. Walutes, Jr.
       Assistant United States Attorm




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