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Quintel N. Owens, a 39-year-old man from Katy, Texas, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for selling fentanyl in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
According to court documents, Owens sold more than 780 grams of fentanyl in Berkeley County over a period of several months.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.
The Eastern Panhandle Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, led the investigation.
U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh presided over the case.
This sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of fentanyl trafficking in our communities.
Owens’ conviction and sentencing are a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement to combat the opioid epidemic and keep our communities safe.
The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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