MINNEAPOLIS — Two individuals from Detroit and Michigan have been sentenced to prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine, according to US Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
According to court documents, beginning in January 2022 through May 2023, Ladale Jajaum Solomon, 30, and Leila Darsel Ivery, 30, conspired together to distribute cocaine. On May 16, 2023, Solomon and Ivery flew on separate flights from Los Angeles, California, to Cleveland, Ohio, each with a layover at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP).
Both Solomon and Ivery were transporting cocaine in their respective checked suitcases. Solomon and Ivery intended to transfer the cocaine after landing in Cleveland. During their respective layovers at MSP, law enforcement determined their suitcases were suspect. After obtaining a search warrant, law enforcement seized a total of approximately 23 kilograms of cocaine from the two suitcases.
Ivery pleaded guilty on Nov. 28, 2023, to one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine. On March 26, 2024, she was sentenced in US District Court by Judge David S. Doty to 57 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release.
Solomon pleaded guilty on Dec. 5, 2023, to one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine. He was sentenced yesterday in US District Court by Judge David S. Doty to 120 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release.
This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the MSP Airport Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Allen A. Slaughter prosecuted the case.
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Reading about the sentencing of Ladale Jajaum Solomon and Leila Darsel Ivery for drug distribution has opened my eyes to the serious consequences of criminal activity. It’s distressing to learn about individuals involved in such illegal actions, especially when it involves transporting drugs across state lines. The article did a commendable job of detailing the investigation and legal proceedings, shedding light on the efforts of law enforcement to combat drug trafficking. It’s important to recognize the dedication of agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration and the MSP Airport Police Department in keeping our communities safe. This story serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the law and the consequences that come with engaging in criminal behavior.