Jonathan Bohn, Distribution of Controlled Substance Resulting in Death, Florida 2017

An Orlando resident is facing life in federal prison after being charged with distributing a controlled substance that resulted in the death of a victim. Jonathan Bohn, also known as “Jonah”, 35, of Orlando, was arrested and charged with distribution of a controlled substance that resulted in death.

According to the criminal complaint, on December 16, 2017, Bohn sold a controlled substance containing fentanyl to a victim. The victim later ingested the narcotic and was found unresponsive by their daughter. The Orange County Medical Examiner’s office determined that the victim’s cause of death was fentanyl and cocaine intoxication.

The charges against Bohn are part of the Middle District of Florida’s anti-opioid strategy to combat opioid trafficking and abuse. The case was investigated by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant United States Attorney Sean P. Shecter will prosecute the case.

A criminal complaint is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty. If convicted, Bohn faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison.

The case against Bohn highlights the dangers of opioid trafficking and the devastating consequences it can have on individuals and communities. The use of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, has been linked to a significant number of overdose deaths in recent years.

United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announced the unsealing of the criminal complaint and arrest warrant charging Bohn. The arrest and charges against Bohn demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating opioid trafficking and holding those responsible accountable.

The investigation and prosecution of Bohn’s case are a result of the collaborative efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The Middle District of Florida’s anti-opioid strategy aims to reduce the supply of opioids and provide support to those affected by opioid addiction.

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