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Fentanyl Trafficking Kingpin Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison
Robert Jevon Bean, a 37-year-old Columbia, Mo. man, has been sentenced to 22 years and six months in federal prison without parole for distributing fentanyl and illegally possessing several firearms.
Bean, also known as ‘Shaq,’ pleaded guilty on November 30, 2023, to one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.
On June 22, 2022, Bean was stopped by Columbia police officers during a traffic stop, who found him in possession of 12.5 grams of fentanyl. A search warrant was executed at Bean’s apartment, where officers discovered his 10-year-old child home alone and multiple unsecured firearms scattered throughout the residence.
The guns, including a Glock 9mm handgun converted into a machine gun, an American Tactical AR-15 .223/5.56 pistol, and a Keltec .40-caliber rifle, were seized from Bean’s residence, along with 46.71 grams of fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, multiple firearm magazines, and $23,235 in cash, which must be forfeited to the government.
Bean told investigators that he paid $1,400 per ounce for the fentanyl and sold it for $210 per gram. He admitted to distributing at least four kilograms (8.8 pounds) of fentanyl from a source in Detroit, Michigan, and approximately two ounces from a more recent source in St. Louis, Mo.
Bean also stated that he buys guns off the streets locally and often takes them in trade for drugs. Investigators found multiple posts and livestream videos on Bean’s Facebook profile showcasing him with various firearms.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa Ann Pierce and investigated by the Columbia, Mo., Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The sentence handed down to Bean serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of fentanyl trafficking and the importance of holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
In a statement, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, Tammy Dickinson, emphasized the significance of this case, saying, ‘Fentanyl is a deadly poison that has devastated communities across our nation. The sentence imposed today is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of law enforcement agencies in their efforts to combat this crisis.’
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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