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A federal grand jury has indicted three men, Angel Louis Concepcion, Troy McIlwain, and David Lauderbach, for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine in Burlington, Vermont, from August 2025 to May 2026. The men, aged 37, 37, and 42, respectively, face charges of distributing more than 40 grams of fentanyl, a deadly opioid. Concepcion, who operated from Texas, allegedly coordinated the distribution network, which included McIlwain and Lauderbach in Vermont.
The indictment, unsealed on July 30, 2026, reveals that Concepcion traveled to Vermont on at least one occasion to oversee the distribution of the drugs himself. Both Concepcion and McIlwain have prior convictions for serious drug felonies, which could impact their sentencing if convicted.
Concepcion was arrested in Texas on July 28, 2026, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He is being transported to Vermont for prosecution. McIlwain was also arrested on July 28, 2026, in Vermont and pleaded not guilty. Lauderbach was arrested on July 30, 2026, and is scheduled to appear in court for his arraignment.
The investigation and arrests demonstrate the ongoing efforts of federal and local law enforcement to combat the opioid epidemic and disrupt drug distribution networks. The charges against the three men carry significant penalties, including potential lengthy prison sentences.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Crack Cocaine
- Location: VT
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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