A Tucson man has been sentenced to prison for his role in the distribution of fentanyl that led to a young woman’s death in 2020.
Oscar S. Acuna, Jr., 35, of Tucson, Arizona, pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of fentanyl on an unspecified date, although sentencing is scheduled for July 12, 2022, before United States District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps.
Acuna admitted that he sold fentanyl pills and black tar heroin to a young woman and her boyfriend in May 2020 at a hotel in Tucson. Shortly after ingesting part of one of the pills, the young woman began experiencing respiratory distress. Medical personnel were unable to save her. An autopsy confirmed that the cause of her death was fentanyl and heroin toxicity.
The Tucson Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation in this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stefani Hepford, District of Arizona, Tucson, is handling the prosecution.
A conviction for distribution of fentanyl carries a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment, a fine of $1,000,000.00, or both.
Case Number: CR-20-01564-TUC-JGZ, Release Number: 2022-064_Acuna. For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/. Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, on Twitter @USAO_AZ for the latest news.
In this case, the defendant’s actions resulted in a tragic loss of life. The distribution of fentanyl is a serious crime that carries severe consequences. We hope that this sentence will serve as a deterrent to others who engage in this type of activity.
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Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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