David Cruz, Fentanyl Trafficking, Massachusetts 2022

Springfield Man Sentenced to Three Years for Trafficking Heroin Laced with Fentanyl

BOSTON - A Springfield man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Springfield for drug trafficking offenses involving fentanyl.

David Cruz, 25, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Mark G. Mastroianni to three years in prison and three years of supervised release. On May 23, 2022, Cruz pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and one count of possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.

In January 2021, Cruz sold 9,816 bags of fentanyl laced heroin, with a total weight of 120 grams, to a cooperating witness. In March 2021, a total of 55,703 bags – with a combined weight of 600 grams – of fentanyl laced heroin was seized from Cruz.

United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Field Division made the announcement. Valuable assistance in the investigation was provided by the Holyoke Police Department, and the Massachusetts State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd E. Newhouse of Rollins’ Springfield Office prosecuted the case.

Cruz’s sentencing brings an end to a lengthy investigation into his fentanyl trafficking activities. The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of fentanyl on our communities.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts is committed to holding individuals accountable for their roles in the opioid epidemic.

David Cruz was sentenced to 3 years in prison and 3 years of supervised release for distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and heroin.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/springfield-man-sentenced-trafficking-heroin-laced-fentanyl