Three Northern Virginia men have been sentenced to federal prison for running a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation, using a luxury car service as a front for their illegal activity.
From July 2023 to April 2024, Xavier Elijah Coltrane, 21, of Arlington; Vaughn Meachem, 34, of Alexandria; and Cameron Harris, 24, of Gainesville, conspired to distribute massive amounts of fentanyl pills—approximately 65,000—along with a kilogram of cocaine, according to court documents.
Coltrane, who co-owned Exquisite Luxury Transportation, used the business to facilitate drug deals. Buyers would book rides through the company and be driven to prearranged locations, where Meachem or Harris would deliver the drugs. Coltrane himself occasionally made deliveries, using encrypted messaging apps like Telegram and Instagram to coordinate deals.
After FBI agents conducted five controlled purchases, the operation unraveled. The three men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.
- Coltrane received 20 years in prison (sentenced Feb. 13, 2025).
- Harris received 13 years (sentenced Dec. 18, 2024).
- Meachem received 10 years (sentenced Feb. 17, 2025).
Authorities emphasized the severity of the case, highlighting the deadly impact of fentanyl in local communities. “These sentences reflect the devastating consequences of fentanyl trafficking,” said Sean Ryan, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office.
With fentanyl overdoses on the rise in Virginia, law enforcement officials continue to crack down on major suppliers.