ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) — A federal judge has sentenced an Enterprise man to more than three years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.
Acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson announced that James Walker, 35, of Enterprise was sentenced Sept. 16, 2025, to 43 months in prison. After serving his time, he will spend three years on supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
Court records show the case began in March 2023 when the FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service investigated a network trafficking fentanyl from California to Alabama. Investigators determined Walker conspired with others, including Shanarion Lee, 33, of La Mesa, Calif., and Hillary Lewis, 32, of Lemon Grove, Calif.
The group shipped controlled substances to multiple addresses in the Middle District of Alabama.
During the investigation, agents intercepted packages containing counterfeit oxycodone tablets that lab tests confirmed were made with fentanyl. Walker pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl on June 4, 2025.
Lee was previously sentenced to 46 months in prison. Lewis has also pleaded guilty and is scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 2, 2025.
The case was investigated by the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service with assistance from the Enterprise Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul Markovits prosecuted the case.
