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Rishone Raspberry, a 32-year-old Chicago man, has been indicted for allegedly selling 52 grams of fentanyl to an undercover federal agent in the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago on May 27, 2026. At the time of the transaction, Raspberry was on pre-trial release for a pending felony drug charge in Cook County and serving a three-year probation term for a 2025 felony drug conviction. The indictment charges Raspberry with drug distribution, and he pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in federal court.
Raspberry’s federal indictment is the latest development in a case that highlights the ongoing struggle with fentanyl trafficking in Chicago. The undercover transaction that led to the indictment occurred while Raspberry was supposed to be on pre-trial release, awaiting trial for another drug-related charge. Instead, he allegedly continued to engage in illicit activity, putting himself and others at risk.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the ATF are handling the case, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony Chmura representing the government. Raspberry was taken into federal custody on July 7, 2026, and U.S. Magistrate Judge Heather K. McShain ordered him detained pending trial. A status hearing is set for August 13, 2026, before U.S. District Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins.
The case against Raspberry serves as a reminder of the importance of cooperation between federal and local law enforcement agencies in combating drug trafficking. As the fentanyl epidemic continues to affect communities across the country, efforts to disrupt and dismantle trafficking networks are crucial to public safety.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Illinois
- Location: IL
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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