A Cranston resident has admitted in federal court to trafficking tens of thousands of counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.
Anthony Stevens, 37, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to two counts of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Sentencing is set for October 30, 2025. A federal district judge will determine the sentence after reviewing the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other legal factors.
Court records indicate that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) began investigating Stevens in November 2023 for distributing counterfeit Adderall pills. At the same time, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) found evidence that Stevens had a large supply of fake pills.
During a nine-month investigation, agents seized more than 30,000 methamphetamine-laced pills from Stevens’ vehicle and a Providence residence used as a stash house. Authorities also recovered $3,360 in cash.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie White and was investigated by both DEA and ATF.
“Sara Miron Bloom Acting United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island,” according to the press release.
