Fentanyl Kingpin Stacy Griffin Gets 16 Years Behind Bars

INDIANAPOLIS— Stacy Lamont Griffin, 33, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release after pleading guilty to distribution of 40 grams or more of fentanyl.

According to court documents, between September 22, 2023, and April 18, 2024, Griffin sold a total of 298 grams of fentanyl to individuals on at least six different occasions. This brazen display of disregard for human life highlights the devastating impact of fentanyl on communities across the Southern District of Indiana.

What’s more alarming is that the fentanyl sold on September 22, 2023, contained xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer that’s added to other drugs and reduces heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure. Its effects are not reversed by overdose reversal medications such as Narcan, making it an especially deadly combination.

Griffin’s decision to sell fentanyl while serving a probation and community corrections sentence for a felony domestic battery conviction showcases a blatant disregard for both the law and human life. His lengthy criminal history includes prior convictions for attempted robbery and domestic battery, in which he strangled and punched a pregnant woman.

“Griffin’s actions are a stark reminder of the dangers posed by fentanyl and xylazine-laced batches,” said John E. Childress, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “Thanks to the swift action of the DEA and our law enforcement partners, countless lives were saved by getting Griffin off the streets.”

The Drug Enforcement Administration investigated this case, and U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker imposed the sentence. Acting U.S. Attorney Childress thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Gibson, who prosecuted this case, for his tireless efforts in bringing Griffin to justice.

As the Southern District of Indiana continues to grapple with the fentanyl crisis, it’s essential that those responsible for perpetuating this deadly trade are held accountable. Griffin’s 16-year sentence serves as a reminder that the consequences of fentanyl trafficking are severe and long-lasting.

The sentence is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors who work tirelessly to dismantle the networks responsible for these heinous crimes. As the community moves forward, it’s crucial that we prioritize prevention, education, and support for those struggling with addiction.

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