Hagerstown Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Conspiracy
Antoine Jamel Henderson, a 35-year-old man from Hagerstown, Maryland, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Henderson admitted to overseeing a drug trafficking organization that sold fentanyl, resulting in at least two fatal overdoses.
According to his plea agreement, Henderson conspired with others to distribute at least 280 grams of fentanyl in Washington County, Maryland, between 2017 and January 2018. Henderson knew that the fentanyl distributed during the conspiracy resulted in fatal and non-fatal overdoses, including the deaths of Marc Brumbaugh, 27, and Nathan Bolden, 31, both from Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.
Between August and September 2017, investigators conducted six controlled purchases of either fentanyl or crack cocaine from Henderson or his co-defendant. The substances were supposed to be heroin, but lab results showed they were actually fentanyl.
On January 17, 2018, search warrants were executed at two locations and three vehicles involved in the Henderson Drug Trafficking Organization. At Henderson’s stash house, 80.22 grams of fentanyl were recovered, as well as other drug paraphernalia. Henderson’s primary residence was also searched, where additional evidence was found.
U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur commended the DEA, the Washington County Narcotics Task Force, and the Washington County State’s Attorney for their work in the investigation. Henderson has agreed to a plea deal that would sentence him to between 10 and 15 years in prison, pending the court’s acceptance.
Henderson’s sentencing is scheduled for January 10, 2019.
The case highlights the ongoing struggle to combat the opioid epidemic in Maryland and the efforts of law enforcement to hold those responsible accountable.
Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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