A 34-year-old West Bath man has pleaded guilty to distributing heroin and fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose.
Mickey Gilley, 34, of West Bath, Maine, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to distributing heroin and fentanyl, according to Acting United States Attorney Richard W. Murphy.
According to court records, on September 20, 2016, Gilley obtained heroin mixed with fentanyl from a Portland supplier. Later that day, Gilley distributed some of the mixture to a person in West Bath who consumed it and died as a result.
Gilley faces up to 20 years in prison, a $1,000,000 fine and up to life on supervised release.
This case results from an investigation conducted by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, the Sagadahoc and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Offices, the Maine State Police and the Maine Attorney General’s Office.
The distribution of heroin and fentanyl is a serious crime that has devastating consequences for our communities. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice and hold them accountable for their actions.
Mickey Gilley, Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl, Maine 2016
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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