A Rochester, NY, man has been sentenced to 71 months in prison for his role in a fentanyl trafficking operation. Jakeel Irvin, 27, was found guilty of conspiring to distribute and distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl.
The investigation, led by the New York State Police, uncovered a conspiracy to sell fentanyl in the area of Wilkins Street in Rochester between April and November 28, 2018. Irvin used 133 Thomas Street to store, manufacture, and distribute controlled substances.
On November 28, 2018, investigators executed a search warrant at the Thomas Street residence and recovered 81 baggies containing cocaine, 203 baggies containing a mixture of heroin and fentanyl, assorted drug paraphernalia, and packaging materials. A second search warrant was executed at Irvin’s residence on Bernard Street in Rochester and approximately $1,598 in the proceeds of illegal drug distribution were recovered.
Irvin acted as a supervisor in the conspiracy, directing at least one other individual who worked at the Thomas Street drug house and who worked on Wilkins Street in the City of Rochester.
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Barry Chase; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge John B. DeVito, New York Field Division; and the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, under the direction of District Attorney Sandra Doorley.
Fentanyl trafficking has become a major concern in recent years, with the deadly synthetic opioid contributing to a surge in overdose deaths nationwide. The sentencing of Jakeel Irvin serves as a reminder of the consequences of involvement in fentanyl trafficking.
In related news, the Grimy Times will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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