KC Reporter

Two women were charged in federal court for allegedly possessing with intent to distribute approximately 13 pounds of methamphetamine. Brittney N. Stanley, 32, and Christina L. M. Davis, 32, face charges of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Stanley is also charged with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Authorities say that on August 6, 2025, following a traffic stop, Stanley and Davis were found with about 13 pounds of suspected methamphetamine. Law enforcement officers reported that Stanley had a loaded Ruger 9mm handgun inside a backpack on her lap when approached by police; the backpack also contained her driver’s license. Officers also discovered two additional handguns in the rear cargo area of the SUV that Stanley was driving.

According to officials, “The charges contained in this complaint are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.”

Federal statutes allow for sentences up to life in prison without parole for these offenses. The final sentence will be determined by the court after considering advisory guidelines and other statutory factors during a sentencing hearing scheduled after completion of a presentence investigation.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Brad K. Kavanaugh is prosecuting the case. The Drug Enforcement Administration and Kansas City, Missouri Police Department investigated.

“This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).”