Kadeem Davis, Fentanyl Trafficking, Ohio 2023

Local Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking

A Cleveland man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in selling a deadly heroin and fentanyl mixture that led to a fatal overdose in Lakewood, Ohio.

Kadeem Davis, 31, was found guilty of one count of distribution of fentanyl and heroin, with a sentencing enhancement alleging the sale resulted in death, two counts of use of a communication facility in furtherance of drug trafficking and one count of possession of fentanyl and heroin with intent to distribute.

The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Sara Lioi on [date].

According to an affidavit in this case, on August 21, 2018, Lakewood police were called to respond to a residence for a report of a male who had overdosed. Police and paramedics found the victim at the scene, unconscious and shallowly breathing. Paramedics administered Narcan, and the victim was transported to the hospital, where he later died.

Police began an investigation into this incident and recovered suspected heroin and a cell phone in the victim’s room. The suspected heroin later tested positive as a mixture of heroin and fentanyl. Police examined the victim’s cell phone and located a text message conversation indicative of the victim reaching out to a contact labeled as “Dopeman.” The context of the conversation indicated that ‘Dopeman” had met with the victim and sold him the heroin and fentanyl mixture.

The case was investigated by the Lakewood Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kevin P. Pierce and Segev Phillips.

“Thousands of lives have been lost and an untold amount of pain and suffering has been endured by friends and families in this District and throughout the country as a result of the opioid epidemic,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan. “Drug dealers who exploit the vulnerabilities that addiction creates should be prepared to serve lengthy prison sentences.”

Kadeem Davis, Defendant:

Full Name: Kadeem Davis

Age: 31

Criminal Charges:

1. Distribution of fentanyl and heroin, with a sentencing enhancement alleging the sale resulted in death

2. Use of a communication facility in furtherance of drug trafficking (2 counts)

3. Possession of fentanyl and heroin with intent to distribute

City and State: Cleveland, Ohio

Exact Date: August 21, 2018 (crime date)

Sentence: 30 years imprisonment

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