Jason J. Gallo, Attempted Fentanyl Trafficking, Illinois 2024

Attempted Fentanyl Trafficking Lands Man 63 Months in Prison

A Metropolis man will spend 63 months behind bars after pleading guilty to attempting to possess with intent to distribute over 54 grams of fentanyl.

Jason J. Gallo, 54, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl in February. Following imprisonment, Gallo will serve four years of supervised release. The district court also assessed a $1,500.00 fine.

Between March and April 2024, law enforcement intercepted two packages of fentanyl pills being delivered from California to Gallo's residence in Metropolis. According to court documents, on or about April 10, 2024, in Massac County, Gallo attempted to possess with the intent to distribute approximately 54 grams of fentanyl.

Fentanyl is a highly dangerous and deadly substance, said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. 'Today's sentence sends a clear message that those who choose to traffic this lethal drug will be held accountable.'

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service led the investigation with support from the Metropolis Police Department and the Illinois State Police's Southern Illinois Drug Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Sanders prosecuted the case.

Intercepting this fentanyl is another victory in stopping illegal drugs from reaching and harming our communities, said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. ISP is committed to combatting drug trafficking and will continue to focus on this crime that destroys lives.

Defendant: Jason J. Gallo

Criminal Charges: Attempted Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl

City and State: Metropolis, Illinois

Exact Date: February 2024 (plea), April 10, 2024 (crime), [date] (sentencing)

Sentence or Outcome: 63 months in federal imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, and a $1,500.00 fine

Dollar Amounts: $1,500.00 fine, 54 grams of fentanyl

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdil/pr/metropolis-man-sentenced-63-months-attempted-possession-and-distribution-fentanyl