Armed Fentanyl Heroin Sale Lands Garden City Man in Hot Water

A Garden City man has pleaded guilty to selling a deadly mixture of fentanyl and heroin while armed. Adrian Lashawn Perkins, 41, Garden City, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. This crime is a serious offense that poses a significant threat to public safety.

The case began when Perkins sold drugs to undercover investigators. When they served a search warrant at Perkins’ apartment, investigators found packages of fentanyl-laced heroin and four guns, including a 9 mm handgun, a .22 caliber pistol, and two 9 mm handguns. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is considered dangerous even in small amounts.

The Justice Department has issued warnings to first responders urging them to protect themselves from exposure to it. Sentencing is set for January 3. The parties have agreed to recommend a sentence of seven years in federal prison. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister commended the Garden City Police Department, the Finney County Sheriff’s Office, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Treaster for their work on the case.

The case was prosecuted under the Justice Department’s Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative. This initiative aims to reduce violent crime and improve public safety. Perkins’ actions demonstrate the need for this initiative and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their crimes.

Perkins is scheduled to be sentenced on January 3. The recommended sentence is seven years in federal prison. The public can expect a stronger commitment to public safety as a result of this case.

As a community, we must work together to prevent crimes like this from happening. By supporting law enforcement and holding individuals accountable for their actions, we can create a safer environment for everyone.

The case against Perkins serves as a reminder of the dangers of fentanyl and heroin. These substances can have devastating consequences, and it is essential that we take action to prevent their use and distribution.

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