TULSA, Okla. — A Tulsa, Oklahoma, man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for possessing an arsenal of weapons and large quantities of illicit drugs, authorities announced.
The defendant, 48-year-old Deangelo LaShawn Favors, was a prior felon, which made his possession of firearms and explosives a serious federal offense.
Investigation Details
In 2024, agents with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) initiated an investigation into the distribution of bulk fentanyl and methamphetamine in the state.
Authorities received a tip that Favors was storing large quantities of fentanyl in Tulsa. Investigators placed a tracker on Favors’ vehicle, which led them to both his apartment and a separate storage unit.
When law enforcement executed a search warrant, they discovered:
- A spent military rocket launcher owned by the United States
- Several firearms
- 1.9 pounds of fentanyl
- 4.4 pounds of cocaine
- Over 14 pounds of methamphetamine
Charges and Conviction
Following the search and subsequent investigation, Favors was convicted on multiple federal charges:
- Felon in possession of firearms
- Possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute
- Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
- Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute
- Possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking
- Maintaining a drug-involved premises
The combination of drug and weapons charges, along with his prior felony record, resulted in a substantial prison sentence.
Sentencing Details
Favors was sentenced to 360 months (30 years) in prison, followed by five years of supervised release upon completion of his federal term.
Authorities highlighted that the case demonstrates the ongoing efforts of state and federal law enforcement to combat large-scale drug trafficking and the illegal possession of firearms in Oklahoma.
Summary Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Defendant | Deangelo LaShawn Favors |
| Age | 48 |
| Location | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Investigation | Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) |
| Items Seized | Spent military rocket launcher, firearms, 1.9 lbs fentanyl, 4.4 lbs cocaine, 14+ lbs methamphetamine |
| Charges | Felon in possession of firearms, drug possession with intent to distribute (fentanyl, meth, cocaine), firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, maintaining drug-involved premises |
| Conviction | Multiple federal charges |
| Sentence | 360 months (30 years) prison + 5 years supervised release |
| Investigation Tools | Vehicle tracker, search warrant execution |
A Tulsa man has received a 30-year federal prison sentence for possessing a spent military rocket launcher, multiple firearms, and over 20 pounds of illicit drugs.
Authorities emphasized the serious nature of combining prior felony status with weapons and drug trafficking offenses, reinforcing the commitment of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and federal agencies to combat illegal firearms and narcotics in the state.
