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Local Man Sentenced for Distributing Deadly Fentanyl
A 25-year-old Randolph man has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl in the Boston area.
Richard Petit-Frere, 25, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV to 60 months in prison and 48 months of supervised release. The sentence was handed down in federal court in Boston.
Petit-Frere pleaded guilty in August 2019 to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, one count of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, and five counts of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
The investigation revealed that Petit-Frere was a member of the No Fear Ones street gang in Randolph. The probe found that he sold fentanyl to an undercover federal agent on multiple occasions from May 2, 2018, through Nov. 11, 2018, in Randolph, Canton, and Foxboro.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Soivilien of U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling’s Organized Crime and Gang Unit. The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Massachusetts State Police, Randolph Police, Stoughton Police, and Foxboro Police.
The sale of fentanyl has been linked to numerous overdose deaths in Massachusetts. Prosecutors say the sentence will help to disrupt the distribution of this deadly substance in the community.
Petit-Frere’s sentencing is a significant blow to the No Fear Ones gang and a major victory for law enforcement agencies working to combat the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts.
U.S. Attorney Lelling, DEA Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle, and Massachusetts State Police Colonel Christopher Mason commended the efforts of the law enforcement agencies involved in the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Soivilien emphasized the dangers of fentanyl and the importance of holding accountable those who distribute it.
The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic on Massachusetts communities.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work with law enforcement agencies to disrupt the distribution of fentanyl and other deadly substances.
Law enforcement agencies urge residents to report any suspicious activity related to the distribution of fentanyl or other controlled substances.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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