Rutland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison

Burlington, Vermont – The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Reinaldo Davis, 48, of Rutland, Vermont, was sentenced today to serve 18 months in prison after Davis pleaded guilty to distribution of cocaine base. United States District Judge Christina Reiss ordered that after Davis’ release from custody, Davis must serve a 3-year term of supervised release.

According to court records, Homeland Security Investigations and the Rutland City Police Department began investigating Reinaldo Davis in late 2020. On three occasions, Davis sold cocaine base to a confidential informant assisting law enforcement. In one specific instance, on May 26, 2022, inside of a house in Rutland, Davis sold approximately one ounce of cocaine base to the confidential informant. The investigation also demonstrated that Davis possessed weapons and used violence to further his drug trafficking.

United States Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest commended the investigatory efforts of Homeland Security Investigations and the Rutland City Police Department.

Assistant United States Attorneys Jonathan A. Ophardt and Zachary B. Stendig handled the prosecution. Devin McLaughlin, Esq. represented Davis.