Pharmacy Burglars Busted in Multistate Heist

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – Four men from the Detroit metropolitan area have been charged with conspiring to steal controlled substances from pharmacies across the country.

According to the indictment, Keonta Anthony (22 years old), William Anthony (24 years old), Dajohn Davis (22 years old), and Donald Beauchamp (33 years old) broke into, and attempted to break into, pharmacies on at least 14 occasions in 2020 and 2021.

The pharmacies targeted by the defendants were located in Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Iowa, and Minnesota. The controlled substances stolen included fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine, and others.

Each defendant is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.

They are also charged with conspiracy to commit burglary involving controlled substances, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

The charges are part of an investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Squad, Ingham County Sheriff’s Department, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Eaton County Sheriff’s Department, Grand Ledge Police Department, Livonia Police Department, Michigan State Police, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, and several other out-of-state police departments.

Under the law, the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The investigation is ongoing, and further charges may be filed as more evidence is uncovered.

The case highlights the growing problem of pharmacy burglaries and the need for law enforcement agencies to work together to combat this type of crime.

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