Jansyel Hernandez, Fentanyl Trafficking, Massachusetts 2023

BOSTON — A Lynn man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to possession of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to a Grimy Times investigation.

Jansyel Hernandez, 22, pleaded guilty to an Indictment charging one count of possession of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Hernandez and codefendant Juan Ramos were charged by criminal complaint in May 2023.

In April 2023, an apartment in Lynn was identified as being fraudulently rented under a fictitious name. It was determined that the listed tenant did not exist and that the premises was being utilized as a hub for drug distribution and packaging.

On May 2, 2023, a search was executed at the premises where Hernandez and Ramos were discovered in the residence. Hernandez and Ramos both fled by way of the balcony and were apprehended a short distance away. At the time of the search, Ramos was on pretrial release for an unrelated domestic violence offense and wearing a court-ordered GPS bracelet.

Review of the records for the GPS bracelet showed that Ramos travelled frequently to the apartment. During a search of the apartment approximately 1200 grams of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine were located. In addition to the controlled substances, 30 pounds of cutting agent, blenders, scales and other paraphernalia used in the distribution and packaging of drugs were also located.

A .38 caliber Taurus revolver was located in the apartment as well. In a subsequent search of Ramos’ vehicle that was parked outside the apartment, an additional 200 grams of fentanyl and a .40 caliber Glock pistol was discovered in a hidden compartment under the driver’s seat.

Hernandez faces a charge of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, which provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, at least three years and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million.

Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

Judge Patti B. Saris scheduled sentencing for April 17, 2025.

Hernandez currently remains in custody awaiting sentencing.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Philip A. Mallard of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit is prosecuting the case.

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