Spokane, WA. — A Spokane man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after authorities uncovered a large-scale drug trafficking operation involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke sentenced Charles Dickerson Jr., 43, to 144 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. He will also serve five years of supervised release following his prison term.
According to court records, Dickerson was first contacted by Kalispel Tribal Police on November 20, 2023, following reports of suspected drug activity in a parking lot at Northern Quest Casino. That encounter led to a search warrant for his vehicle…