David A. Wood, Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine Distribution, Massachusetts 2020

Boston Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine

A Boston man has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine in the city.

David A. Wood, 32, was sentenced to three years in prison and three years of supervised release, during which time he will be subject to geographic restrictions.

According to court documents, Wood distributed fentanyl in Boston on November 26 and December 3, 2019, distributed crack cocaine on December 10, 2019, and possessed fentanyl with the intent to distribute it on December 19, 2019.

Wood pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, one count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the government’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.

Acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell and Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division, made the announcement today.

Mandatory Facts:

Defendant: David A. Wood

Criminal Charges: Two counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, one count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

City and State: Boston, Massachusetts

Exact Date: November 2020 (sentencing)

Sentence: Three years in prison and three years of supervised release, with geographic restrictions.

Case Part of: Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN)

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