WILMINGTON, DEL. — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)), published as received.

WILMINGTON, Del. – A Dover man was sentenced to 147 months in prison for drug dealing and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Hall imposed the sentence. 

According to court documents, Kyle Scott, 38, was released from state prison on a prior drug conviction in early 2021. Two years later, law enforcement received information that Scott was again dealing drugs. Law enforcement began an investigation that included multiple drug purchases from Scott at the Dover home that he shared with his parents and minor daughter. In January 2024, law enforcement executed a warrant to search the home and discovered 307 grams of fentanyl and 757 grams of methamphetamine, as well as three loaded firearms, in Scott’s basement bedroom. Scott ultimately pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute 40 grams or more of Fentanyl and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking. This is Scott’s fourth conviction for drug dealing. 

“Fentanyl kills,” stated U.S. Attorney Benjamin L. Wallace.  “But Kyle Scott did not let that stop him from peddling the deadly substance to people in the throes of addiction.  This armed, career drug dealer will now be spending more than ten years in federal prison. That is a just sentence, and we thank our dedicated law enforcement partners at the DEA and DSP for taking yet another dangerous drug dealer off the streets.” 

“Scott’s sentence sends a powerful message; justice will prevail against those who threaten our communities,” stated DEA Philadelphia Field Division Special Agent in Charge Thomas Hodnett. “This victory is a testament to the commitment and collaboration between DEA and the Delaware State Police.”

The Drug Enforcement Administration and Delaware State Police investigated the case.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Thurstlic-O’Neill prosecuted the case.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware.  Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the District of Delaware or on PACER by searching for Case No. 24-cr-00036.