Crime & Safety

Narragansett Couple Charged With Cocaine Distribution, Firearms Possession

The arrests were the result of an ongoing investigation by Narragansett, South Kingstown, and RI State police, DEA agents and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Law enforcement officials Friday announced the arrest of a Narragansett pair on drug distribution and firearms charges. 

An ongoing investigation into the alleged trafficking of crack cocaine in South Kingstown and Narragansett resulted in the arrest on Thursday of Narragansett couple, Damon Graham, 33, and Ashley Sekator-Graham, 30. 

According to officials, police seized crack cocaine, cocaine powder and two firearms during the arrest.

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U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond ordered Graham detained following his initial appearance in U.S. District Court on Thursday where he was charged with one count each of conspiracy to distribute cocaine base, conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Sekator-Graham was released to home confinement with electronic monitoring following an initial appearance before Magistrate Judge Almond on Thursday during which she was charged with one count each of conspiracy to distribute cocaine base and conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base.

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According to an affidavit in support of the criminal complaints filed with the court, an investigation by South Kingstown Police, Narragansett Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) into the alleged drug trafficking activities of the couple in South Kingstown included electronically monitored drug sales and the execution of a court authorized search of the couple’s Narragansett home. The search resulted in the seizure of nearly 130 grams of crack cocaine, a 9mm handgun and ammunition, and more than $3,700 in cash.

In addition, a court authorized search of a storage unit in Narragansett resulted in the seizure of approximately seven ounces of cocaine powder and a .38 caliber handgun and ammunition.


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