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Fitchburg Man Sentenced for Dealing Oxycodone
A Fitchburg man was handed a serious sentence yesterday in federal court in Worcester for his role in a Oxycodone dealing operation.
Marc Merchant, 54, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Timothy S. Hillman to four years in prison and three years of supervised release. In March 2018, Merchant pleaded guilty to three counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute Oxycodone.
According to evidence presented in court, on three occasions, Merchant distributed Oxycodone to an undercover agent in transactions that were audio and video recorded. On two instances, Aug. 9, 2016, and Feb. 17, 2017, Merchant distributed 100 pills to the agent, and on March 8, 2017, Merchant distributed 200 pills to the agent.
When Merchant was arrested in April 2017, he was in possession of over $4,000 in cash and approximately 40 Oxycodone pills. The evidence collected during the investigation laid bare the scale of Merchant’s operation and the harm it caused.
The sentencing was announced by United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling; Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Boston Field Division; and Fitchburg Police Chief Ernest F. Martineau. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Grady of Lelling’s Worcester Branch Office prosecuted the case.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of Oxycodone and the importance of bringing those responsible to justice. As the people of Fitchburg and Worcester continue to grapple with the impact of drug dealing on their communities, it is reassuring to see those responsible being held accountable.
The investigation and prosecution of Merchant’s case was a collaborative effort between federal and local law enforcement agencies. Their tireless work has helped to keep our communities safer and has brought a measure of justice to those affected by Merchant’s crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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