Two Colorado Men Arrested and Charged with Fentanyl Trafficking in Utah

A pair of Colorado men are facing serious charges after being accused of trafficking fentanyl in Utah. Dylan Kelly, 19, and Navin Daryan Wright, 20, both residents of Grand Junction, Colorado, are each charged with possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.

According to court documents, the alleged crimes took place in January. Wright was arrested on March 15, 2023, in Grand Junction and had his initial appearance before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Kelly had his initial court appearance on March 20, 2023, before a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of Utah in St. George.

U.S. Attorney Trina A. Higgins for the District of Utah made the announcement. The case is being investigated by the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS); Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Assistant U.S. Attorney, Brady Wilson, of the District of Utah, Southern Region is prosecuting the case.

The indictment is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement and the community. The program is based on four core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations to prevent violence, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.

It’s essential to note that an indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

The case highlights the ongoing efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking and gun violence in the region. As the investigation continues, it’s crucial to remember that the accused individuals are innocent until proven guilty.

The community can expect to see more information on this case as it unfolds. In the meantime, law enforcement agencies continue to work tirelessly to keep neighborhoods safe.

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