A shocking case of fentanyl trafficking has come to light in Niagara Falls, New York. Ranique Davis, 31, pleaded guilty to a fentanyl charge involving the overdose death of her mother.
According to authorities, on April 22, 2021, the Lockport Police and Fire Departments responded to a 911 call at a South Street residence. Upon arrival, they found Davis’s mother and stepfather, both unconscious and unresponsive, suffering from fentanyl overdoses.
Ranique Davis’s stepfather was revived with Narcan and survived, but her mother could not be revived and was pronounced deceased due to acute fentanyl intoxication.
An investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Lockport Police department revealed that earlier in the evening, Davis had communicated with her stepfather by cell phone and agreed to provide blue Percocet pills. After exchanging messages, Davis and two co-conspirators drove to the South Street residence and sold Davis’s stepfather four fake Percocet pills, which were shared with Davis’s mother.
The fake Percocet pills contained fentanyl, and a short time later, Davis’s stepfather and mother ingested the pills and both lost consciousness.
Ranique Davis was sentenced to time served and three years’ probation by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny. The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of fentanyl trafficking and the devastating consequences it can have on families.
The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Frank Tarentino, and the Lockport Police department, under the direction of Chief Steven Abbott.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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