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Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Busted in Western Massachusetts
A Springfield man has been convicted of fentanyl trafficking charges after a lengthy investigation by local law enforcement and federal authorities.
Juan Jimenez, 48, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and two counts of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of 40 grams or more of fentanyl.
The charges stem from a series of transactions in May 2021, in which Jimenez sold fentanyl to an undercover agent on multiple occasions. Specifically, on May 12, 2021, Jimenez met the undercover officer at a parking lot in Sturbridge, where he provided the agent with a package containing almost 50 grams of fentanyl.
On May 19, 2021, Jimenez drove himself and another individual to the same parking lot to meet with the undercover agent. There, Jimenez sent his accomplice to provide the agent with a package containing 50 grams of fentanyl.
Jimenez was charged in May 2021 and subsequently indicted in June 2021. He is scheduled to be sentenced on September 15, 2022. The charge of conspiracy to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl provides for a sentence of up to 40 years in prison, at least four years of supervised release, and a fine of $5 million.
The charges of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of 40 grams or more of fentanyl provide for a sentence of at least 10 years and up to life in prison, eight years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $8 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes that govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.
United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins, Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Boston Field Division, Southbridge Police Chief Shane Woodson, and Sturbridge Police Chief Earl Dessert made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristen M. Noto of Rollins’ Worcester Branch Office is prosecuting the case.
Jimenez’s conviction is a significant blow to the fentanyl trafficking ring in Western Massachusetts. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement to disrupting and dismantling the networks that bring fentanyl into our communities.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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