Evan Tangeman, 32, Charged with Fentanyl Trafficking in Washington D.C.

A federal indictment has been handed down against 32-year-old Evan Tangeman (photo above) for allegedly trafficking fentanyl in Washington D.C.

According to court documents, Tangeman was arrested and charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million.

The investigation, led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), uncovered evidence of Tangeman’s involvement in a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation. Authorities seized a substantial amount of fentanyl, worth an estimated $250,000 on the street.

Tangeman’s case is currently pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, with a scheduled arraignment on March 1, 2024.

Attorneys representing Tangeman include Kevin L. Rosenberg, Dwight E. Crawley, Rick E. Blaylock Jr., and William Gourley Hart. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia is prosecuting the case.

The DEA’s efforts to dismantle fentanyl trafficking rings have been ongoing, with several high-profile cases in recent years. In 2020, a similar operation in Washington D.C. resulted in the seizure of over 1 million fentanyl pills.

As the nation grapples with the opioid epidemic, law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to disrupt the supply chain of illicit substances. The outcome of Tangeman’s case will be closely watched by law enforcement and the public alike.