Law enforcement officials have announced that Steven D. Daniels, a 31-year-old Akron man, has been indicted in federal court for selling fentanyl that led to a tragic overdose. Daniels faces one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and another count of distribution of the deadly substance.
The indictment charges that the sale occurred on April 2nd in Akron, and resulted in the fatal overdose of an individual identified as T.B. The severity of the charge is compounded by the fact that it led directly to a death, according to the charges filed.
This case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Henry F. DeBaggis, with the investigation conducted by both the Akron Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Should Daniels be found guilty, his sentence will be determined based on a comprehensive review of federal sentencing guidelines, taking into account any prior criminal record, his role in the offense, and the nature of the violation.
It is important to note that an indictment is merely a charge and does not constitute evidence of guilt. Daniels retains the right to a fair trial where the government must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
This grim chapter in Akron’s battle against drug trafficking underscores the dangers posed by illegal fentanyl sales, a scourge affecting communities across the nation.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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