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Four Arrested for Heroin and Oxycodone Trafficking in Fairbanks
A Fairbanks man and three women are facing serious charges after a federal grand jury indicted them for their alleged roles in a heroin and oxycodone trafficking ring in Alaska.
Nathan Jackson, 26, Cynthia Hawks, 44, Fabienne Clerc, 22, and Hailey Jelinek, 20, were arrested on February 28, 2013, in connection with the indictment, which alleges they conspired to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and oxycodone pills in Fairbanks. The indictment also charges them with conspiracy to launder proceeds of unlawful distribution of controlled substances.
The indictment names the four defendants and alleges that their conspiracy began in September 2010 and continued through October 2012. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $1,000,000.00, or both.
According to the indictment, the defendants conspired to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and oxycodone pills in Fairbanks. The indictment also alleges that they conspired to launder proceeds of unlawful distribution of controlled substances.
Nathan Jackson, Cynthia Hawks, Fabienne Clerc, and Hailey Jelinek were all arrested on February 28, 2013, while Misty McDonald, 25, remains at large. The law provides for a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $1,000,000.00, or both.
U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler commended the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division, the Alaska State Troopers, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the North Pole Police Department for their investigation into the case.
Ms. Loeffler emphasized that an indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The investigation into the case is ongoing, and it is unclear when or if Misty McDonald will be apprehended. The indictment marks a significant development in the fight against heroin and oxycodone trafficking in Fairbanks.
Defendant: Nathan Jackson, Cynthia Hawks, Fabienne Clerc, Hailey Jelinek, Misty McDonald
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and oxycodone pills; conspiracy to launder proceeds of unlawful distribution of controlled substances
City and State: Fairbanks, Alaska
Date: February 20, 2013 (indictment) and February 28, 2013 (arrest)
Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending trial
Dollar Amounts: $1,000,000.00 (fine)
Key Facts
- State: Alaska
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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