Massachusetts Man Sentenced 18 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking

Massachusetts Man Sentenced 18 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking

A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for trafficking fentanyl into Maine, a federal investigation and prosecution revealed today.

Alvin Dorsey, 39, a Massachusetts resident, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland by U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. Dorsey pleaded guilty on January 24, 2025, to distributing fentanyl.

According to court records, in June 2023, a confidential source of information working at the direction of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) arranged the purchase of two “sticks” (i.e., 20 grams) of fentanyl from a drug dealer who was the target of a federal investigation. Ultimately, it was Dorsey who showed up in Biddeford bearing the drug order, and who consummated the transaction with the informant.

Dorsey was later charged by a grand jury with distributing fentanyl, leading to his arrest and prosecution. The DEA investigated the case, with support provided by the DEA Airport Group, the Massachusetts State Police Airport Group, and the Biddeford Police Department.

“This sentence is a result of the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies working together to combat the opioid crisis in Maine,” said a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. “We will continue to work with our partners to hold individuals accountable for their roles in trafficking these deadly substances.”

The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against opioid trafficking in Maine and the surrounding areas. The DEA and other law enforcement agencies will continue to work together to identify and prosecute individuals involved in these crimes.

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