Nichole Zieroff, Fentanyl Conspiracy, Ohio 2022

Toledo Woman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Fentanyl Pill Conspiracy

Nichole Zieroff, 32, of Toledo, Ohio, was sentenced on August 26, 2022 to 14 months in prison by U.S. District Judge James G. Carr after Zieroff pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, attempted possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and eight counts of use of a communications facility to facilitate a drug felony.

According to court documents, from November 2019 to January 2020, Zieroff was part of a drug trafficking conspiracy in which she received packages through the mail containing fentanyl on behalf of her co-conspirators. In addition, court documents state that Zieroff used a cell phone on eight separate occasions to facilitate the conspiracy.

Zieroff pleaded guilty to the 10-count indictment on February 14, 2022.

This case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Drug Enforcement Administration and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Robert N. Melching and Deyana F. Unis.

Zieroff's guilty plea and sentencing bring an end to her involvement in the conspiracy, which had significant consequences for the community. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of our law enforcement agencies to holding accountable those who engage in illicit activities.

The U.S. District Court's decision to sentence Zieroff to prison reflects the severity of her crimes and the need for her to be held accountable for her actions. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking organizations that pose a threat to public safety.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/toledo-woman-sentenced-prison-role-fentanyl-pill-conspiracy