FORT WAYNE, IN – Oh Min, a 22-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, is headed to federal prison for over a decade after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl and illegally possessing a firearm. U.S. District Court Judge Holly A. Brady handed down a 156-month sentence (13 years) followed by two years of supervised release on Thursday.
The bust originated with a seemingly mundane complaint: drug dealing in a church parking lot. Back in April 2021, law enforcement responding to the tip found Min inside a vehicle brimming with illicit goods – 170 fentanyl pills, marijuana, and THC vaping cartridges. A loaded firearm was also recovered. Min was initially arrested on outstanding warrants, but the investigation didn’t stop there.
Federal agents weren’t satisfied with the initial haul. In September 2021, they executed a search warrant at Min’s residence. The search revealed an additional 120 fentanyl pills, more marijuana, and another loaded handgun. The evidence painted a clear picture: Min wasn’t a casual user, but a dealer actively pushing deadly fentanyl onto the streets of Fort Wayne.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) led the investigation, with crucial assistance from the Fort Wayne Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stacey R. Speith prosecuted the case, successfully arguing for a substantial sentence that reflects the severity of Min’s crimes and the danger posed by fentanyl.
Federal officials are framing the case as a win for “Project Safe Neighborhoods” (PSN), a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence. According to the Department of Justice, PSN focuses on building trust with communities, supporting local organizations, and prioritizing strategic enforcement. But for the residents of Fort Wayne, the outcome offers a small measure of relief – one less dealer peddling poison on their streets.
The sentencing of Oh Min should serve as a warning: trafficking fentanyl and possessing firearms while doing so carries significant consequences. The ATF and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana continue to target individuals and organizations responsible for flooding the region with this deadly drug, vowing to bring them to justice.
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Key Facts
- Agency: ATF
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Press Release
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