HARRISONBURG, Va. – A Winchester woman’s guilty plea to distributing acetyl fentanyl and fentanyl has put her on a path to prison. Jennifer Lynn Heishman, 37, of Winchester, Virginia, pleaded guilty to knowingly and intentionally distributing a mixture or substance containing acetyl fentanyl and fentanyl.
According to court documents, Heishman contacted an individual on February 23, 2019, to arrange a purchase of heroin. Later that evening, Heishman paid $100 for two foil packets of drugs, using money provided by her boyfriend. Heishman then brought the drugs into the residence, distributed them to her boyfriend, and they ingested the drugs.
The next day, February 24, 2019, a piece of foil containing a grayish colored powder was recovered from Heishman’s residence. The foil packet was one of the two packets of drugs Heishman distributed the previous day and tested positive for fentanyl and acetyl fentanyl.
Heishman faces a period of incarceration within the range of 72 to 132 months. Her sentencing is scheduled for October 22, 2021.
Heishman’s actions led to her guilty plea in U.S. court. The Drug Enforcement Administration, Winchester Police Department, and Northwest Virginia Drug and Gang Task Force are investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lena Busscher and Randy Ramseyer are prosecuting the case.
The guilty plea is a major development in the ongoing fight against fentanyl trafficking in the region. Heishman’s case highlights the dangers of fentanyl and the need for continued efforts to combat its distribution.
Heishman’s case is a reminder that fentanyl trafficking has severe consequences. The consequences of distributing fentanyl can be severe, with penalties ranging from imprisonment to fines.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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