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Demario White, a 40-year-old Dallas man, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on July 6 for distributing fentanyl pills to minors. White’s operation nearly killed a 14-year-old who overdosed on the counterfeit M30 pills. The incident occurred when White sold seven pills to a juvenile male for $35, who then shared them with his friend.
According to court documents, the juvenile male and his friend took the pills, and the 14-year-old friend overdosed but survived after medical intervention. The police investigation led to White’s arrest on April 17, 2024, and the execution of a search warrant at his residence on Brookgreen Drive in Dallas.
During the search, officers found thousands of counterfeit M30 pills containing fentanyl. After his arrest, White admitted to obtaining 3,000 to 4,000 fentanyl pills at a time and selling each pill for $5. A grand jury indicted White in May 2024, and he has now been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.
The sentence is a warning to those who distribute deadly drugs to children in the Northern District of Texas. U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould stated that his office is focused on eradicating fentanyl from North Texas communities. Ivan Carrera, Acting Special Agent in Charge of DEA Dallas, emphasized that selling fentanyl to juveniles is a callous act that will not be tolerated.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Texas
- Location: TX
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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