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Two Orrville Men Indicted for Selling Fentanyl that Resulted in Fatal Overdose
Two Orrville men were charged with selling fentanyl that resulted in a fatal overdose, law enforcement officials said.
Kenneth L. Johnson, 44, and Joseph N. Carpenter, 33, were indicted on one count of distribution of fentanyl. Johnson faces an additional count of distribution of fentanyl.
The indictment alleges that on December 2, 2016, Johnson and Carpenter met with Drew Eberly at 316 North Ella Street in Orrville and sold him fentanyl for $20. Eberly subsequently overdosed and died from the fentanyl, according to court documents.
Carpenter told investigators that he set up the sale in which Eberly purchased the fentanyl from Johnson, according to court documents.
Johnson also distributed fentanyl on December 3, 2016, according to court documents.
“We continue to seek long prison sentences for drug dealers who sell opioids that kill our children, friends and neighbors,” said Acting U.S. Attorney David A. Sierleja. “Aggressive prosecution, combined with increased treatment, prevention and changes in prescribing practices are key to turning the tide on the heroin and opioid epidemic.”
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron P. Howell following an investigation by the Orrville Police Department, the Medina/Wayne County Drug Task Force (MEDWAY) and the DEA, with assistance from the Wayne County Coroner’s Office.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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