Darrle Wade Harris, Heroin and Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy, Tennessee 2019

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A federal grand jury in Knoxville has returned a single-count indictment against 11 individuals for their roles in the distribution of heroin and fentanyl in the Eastern District of Tennessee and elsewhere.

The indictment, which was recently unsealed and is on file with U.S. District Court, alleges that each of these individuals was involved in a conspiracy to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and/or 40 grams or more of fentanyl in the Eastern District of Tennessee and elsewhere.

The indictment names the following individuals:

Darrle Wade Harris, 54, of Knoxville, Tennessee

Cordarryl Wade Harris, 27, of Knoxville, Tennessee

Ronald Anthony Thompson, 29, of Detroit, Michigan

DeAirrus Jamar Taylor, 28, of Plymouth, Michigan

Deshawn Lee Greene, 24, of Detroit, Michigan

Jamal Mylen McDonald, 22, of Detroit, Michigan

Raynell Eugene McDonald, 49, of Detroit, Michigan

Raphiel Antwon Thompson, 28, of Detroit, Michigan

Robert Lee-Rogener McDonald, 28, of Romulus, Michigan

Keith Madison, 53, of Detroit, Michigan

Sherard Ramon Taylor, 32, of Detroit, Michigan

Each faces a minimum mandatory term of at least five years and up to 40 years in prison, at least four years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $5,000,000 if convicted of the heroin and fentanyl distribution conspiracy charge.

The investigation leading to the indictment was a result of a partnership between multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force, and the FBI.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Quencer, and trial is currently set for June 18, 2019, before the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, U.S. District Judge.

An indictment constitutes only charges, and each of the individuals named is presumed innocent until their guilt has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

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