Repeat Felon Sentenced in Atlanta to 10 Years in Federal Drug Trafficking Case
ATLANTA — A repeat offender with multiple prior convictions has been sentenced in a federal drug trafficking case involving fentanyl, methamphetamine and other narcotics, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of Georgia.
Usoro E. McWhorter, 48, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.
His co-defendant, Omari A. Nicks, 47, of Smyrna, was previously sentenced in August 2025 to more than 12 years in prison on similar charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Prosecutors said the case stemmed from a Drug Enforcement Administration investigation into drug activity at an Atlanta apartment. In January 2025, Nicks was selling methamphetamine and fentanyl from the residence, with customers traveling from outside the city, including Bartow County.
On Feb. 6, 2025, agents executed a search warrant at the apartment after observing Nicks conducting drug sales while McWhorter acted as a lookout.
Authorities said Nicks attempted to flee by climbing out of a third-story window but fell and was quickly taken into custody. McWhorter was arrested while attempting to dump heroin out of a window.
Inside the apartment, agents recovered approximately two kilograms of methamphetamine, one kilogram of cocaine, 50 grams of fentanyl, a hydraulic press used to package drugs, about $5,400 in cash and an AR-15-style rifle loaded with a 30-round magazine. Investigators also recovered roughly 100 grams of heroin that had been thrown from the apartment.
According to officials, McWhorter has eight prior felony convictions, most involving drug-related offenses.
“This serial convicted felon sold deadly quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs from an Atlanta apartment,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bartow-Cartersville Drug Task Force and the Cartersville Police Department.
Officials said the investigation highlights ongoing collaboration between federal and local agencies to target drug trafficking operations and repeat offenders.
