Virginia Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

Johnnie Hagans, 31, pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges including drug trafficking and firearm offenses, facing a total of up to 40 years in prison at sentencing scheduled for January 30, 2025. Eric Oliver, a Portsmouth man, pleaded guilty to charges related to a shooting incident at a Virginia Beach Town Center, where no injuries occurred despite the reckless use of firearms; he could face up to 19 years in prison. George Pino, involved in a tragic 2022 boat crash that resulted in a teenager's death, has been ordered to surrender to prison following a felony vessel homicide charge, carrying a sentence of 15 to 30 years. Taekwon Malik Morris, 27, of Virginia Beach, also pleaded guilty to various firearm and drug trafficking charges, with a sentencing date set for March 13, 2025, and a potential life sentence. Each case reflects ongoing concerns regarding gun violence and drug-related crimes in the respective communities.