Darell Levon Curry, Fentanyl Trafficking, South Carolina 2023
Myrtle Beach Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Fentanyl that Led to Overdose Death
A 31-year-old Myrtle Beach man, Darell Levon Curry, a/k/a 'Rell,' has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for selling fentanyl that led to an overdose death.
According to the U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr., Curry was sentenced via videoconference to 145 months in federal prison, to be followed by a six-year term of court-ordered supervision. There is no parole in the federal system.
Curry plead guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and crack cocaine. Evidence presented to the court showed that in addition to distributing significant quantities of these drugs in and around Horry County from 2016 through 2019, Curry sold a quantity of fentanyl on May 21, 2019, that led to two overdoses, one of which was fatal.
The court also heard evidence of the impact the overdose death has had on the family of Samuel Erny, who died from his overdose. Erny's family described him as a hard-working husband who had struggled with addiction for several years.
The court noted the great impact that the opioid crisis has had in South Carolina, and it observed that anyone who sells drugs such as heroin should know that they are selling a potentially deadly substance.
Curry's past convictions included carrying weapons on school property in 2004, possession of crack cocaine and resisting arrest in 2009, criminal domestic violence in 2010, possession of crack cocaine and marijuana and resisting arrest in 2010, possession with intent to distribute cocaine in 2013, third degree assault and battery in 2013, possession of cocaine in 2014, and third degree assault and battery in 2016.
United States District Judge Donald C. Coggins, Jr. sentenced Curry to 145 months in federal prison.
As stated by U.S. Attorney McCoy, 'As this case shows, those who push drugs that kill others will be dealt with swiftly and severely.'
This case would not be possible without the work of the United States Attorney's Office and the law enforcement partners involved in the investigation.
Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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