30-Year-Old Quinton Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Meth Distribution, Firearm Offenses

Anthony Paul Ali, Jr. pleaded guilty to multiple charges after a joint investigation by local and state law enforcement.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A 30-year-old Quinton, Virginia man named Anthony Paul Ali, Jr. was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to methamphetamine distribution and firearms offenses. The charges stem from a joint investigation between the New Kent Sheriff's Office and the Virginia State Police Twin Rivers Drug Task Force that resulted in the seizure of over 100 grams of meth, $5,156 in cash, 11 firearms, and other accessories from Ali's home and vehicle.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by local and state law enforcement agencies in Virginia to combat the distribution of illegal drugs like methamphetamine and the associated presence of firearms in their communities, which can pose a serious threat to public safety.

The details

According to the New Kent Sheriff's Office, on July 15, 2025, investigators executed a search warrant at Ali's home in the Woodhaven Shores subdivision and seized over 100 grams of methamphetamine, $5,156 in cash, 11 firearms, firearms accessories, multiple calibers of ammunition, and two ballistic vests. Ali pleaded guilty to charges of distributing 10 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a non-violent convicted felon, and possession of a firearm while committing distribution or possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

  • On July 15, 2025, investigators executed a search warrant at Ali's home.
  • On February 23, 2026, Ali was sentenced to 19 years of active incarceration with an additional 31 years suspended.

The players

Anthony Paul Ali, Jr.

A 30-year-old man from Quinton, Virginia who was sentenced to 19 years in prison for methamphetamine distribution and firearms offenses.

New Kent Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that collaborated with the Virginia State Police Twin Rivers Drug Task Force on the investigation that led to Ali's arrest and conviction.

Virginia State Police Twin Rivers Drug Task Force

The state-level law enforcement task force that collaborated with the New Kent Sheriff's Office on the investigation that led to Ali's arrest and conviction.

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What they’re saying

“This investigation highlights the continued collaboration between local and state law enforcement agencies to combat the distribution of illegal narcotics and the associated presence of firearms in our communities.”

— New Kent Sheriff's Office (wric.com)

The takeaway

This case demonstrates the ongoing efforts by law enforcement in Virginia to target the distribution of dangerous drugs like methamphetamine and the associated criminal activity involving firearms, which can have serious consequences for public safety in local communities.