CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Charles Carter, a.k.a. “Chase,” will spend the next two decades behind bars after being sentenced today to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy that directly contributed to the deaths of two Long Island residents. U.S. District Judge Gary R. Brown handed down the sentence in federal court, bringing a measure of justice to families shattered by the opioid epidemic.
Carter, 20, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to conspiring to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl. The prosecution demonstrated that the potent opioid he peddled was directly linked to the fatal overdoses of a 23-year-old Glen Cove woman in August 2020 (Victim-1) and a 40-year-old Farmingdale man in February 2021 (Victim-2). Evidence presented included cellular phone analysis linking Victim-1 to a purchase from Carter just days before her death, and damning text message exchanges with Victim-2, including a message from Carter on January 21, 2021, stating “im.(sic) around and I got the good stuff[.] Do u (sic) need to see me…?”
The investigation, a joint effort by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Nassau County Police Department (NCPD), and Glen Cove Police Department (GCPD), also revealed Carter’s blatant disregard for human life. In 2021, Carter sold over 43 grams of fentanyl to an undercover GCPD officer (UC-1), demonstrating a willingness to distribute lethal quantities of the drug for profit. Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, minced no words, stating Carter “callously selling fentanyl” was directly responsible for the deaths and that his actions were “all ‘about the money.’”
“Fentanyl is a lethal drug that is killing so many people across this nation every day,” Peace stated following the sentencing. “This Office is working nonstop with our federal and local partners to address the fentanyl crisis and prosecute those who push the deadly poison for profit.” The court also ordered Carter to pay $29,416.50 in restitution to cover the funeral expenses of the two victims, a small consolation for the irreparable loss suffered by their families.
DEA Special Agent-in-Charge Frank A. Tarentino emphasized the importance of holding drug dealers accountable. “While this guilty plea can’t undo the tragic loss of life, it sends a message that we will do everything we can to make sure those responsible for drug related deaths face the consequences for their actions and the families of those lost receive justice,” Tarentino said. NCPD Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder echoed that sentiment, calling the sentencing “a clear example that this behavior will never be tolerated.”
Glen Cove Police Chief William Whitton affirmed his department’s commitment to combating the flow of illegal substances into the community. “The Glen Cove Police Department will continue to work with federal, state and local law enforcement to prevent the distribution of illegal substances into our community,” Whitton stated. “Those who decide to profit by selling their poison, will be identified, arrested and prosecuted.” The case serves as a stark reminder of the deadly consequences of the fentanyl crisis and the relentless efforts of law enforcement to stem the tide of this devastating drug.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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