Javan Jamar Thompson, Fentanyl Trafficking, Illinois 2024

A Kankakee man, Javan Jamar Thompson, 35, of the 100 block of Taylor Avenue, was sentenced to ten years in prison for Attempted Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute, Attempted Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Use of a Communication Facility to Facilitate a Controlled Substance Offense, and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Thompson used the United States Mail in an attempt to obtain fentanyl and cocaine for distribution. The United States Postal Inspection Service and the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (KAMEG) intercepted a parcel, destined for Thompson, that contained thousands of fentanyl laced pills and several hundred grams of cocaine.

During his arrest, law enforcement located a handgun in Thompson’s vehicle. As a felon, Thompson was prohibited by law from possessing a firearm.

U.S. District Court Judge Colin S. Bruce found that Thompson’s drug crimes were made more severe by his possession of a firearm. Judge Bruce also noted that the amount of fentanyl Thompson attempted to possess via the mail triggered an enhanced penalty of at least ten years of imprisonment.

Thompson pleaded guilty to all charges on June 20, 2024. The statutory penalties for Attempted Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute are at least ten years of imprisonment and up to life imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and a term of supervised release of up to life.

The United States Postal Inspection Service, KAMEG, and the United States Attorney's Office worked together to investigate and prosecute the case. Assistant United States Attorney William J. Lynch represented the government in the prosecution.

Thompson was also ordered to forfeit his legal interests in a BMW X5, a Springfield Armory XDM handgun, and $18,745 in United States Currency.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdil/pr/kankakee-man-sentenced-ten-years-prison-attempting-use-mail-obtain-fentanyl