Jurmaine A. Jeffries, Fentanyl Distribution, Ohio 2015

Fentanyl Distributor Charged in Connection with Fatal Overdose

A 27-year-old Akron man has been indicted on federal charges for distributing fentanyl that led to a person’s death in September 2015, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio.

Jurmaine A. Jeffries is accused of selling fentanyl to J.H., a person who later died from an overdose on September 16, 2015, in Akron.

Jeffries is charged with two counts: distribution of fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. The indictment also seeks a sentencing enhancement due to the fatal overdose.

Carole Rendon, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, vowed to aggressively prosecute those responsible for selling heroin and fentanyl, which have caused significant pain and death in the community.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Linda K. Barr, following an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Akron Police Department.

An indictment is merely a charge and does not constitute evidence of guilt. Jeffries is entitled to a fair trial, where the government must prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Jeffries’ sentence will be determined by the court after reviewing factors such as his prior criminal history, role in the offenses, and the unique characteristics of the violations. The sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

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