ST. LOUIS – Raymond L. Young, 35, of Florissant, Missouri, will spend the next 18 years in federal prison after being sentenced today for his role in a fentanyl deal that resulted in the death of one man and the near-fatal overdose of another. United States District Judge Rodney W. Sippel handed down the 216-month sentence after Young pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution of a controlled substance.
The case began to unravel in December 2018, when Florissant Police responded to a call in the 2300 block of Palomino. Officers found J.S., unresponsive. Despite immediate transport to a hospital, J.S. was pronounced dead. A subsequent medical examiner’s investigation laid bare the grim truth: J.S. died from ‘fentanyl and acetyl fentanyl intoxication.’ The investigation didn’t stop there. Police learned another individual, L.M., had been with J.S. that same night and suffered a car crash immediately after leaving. L.M. was found overdosing and revived with Narcan, with blood tests confirming the presence of the same deadly fentanyl compounds.
The trail quickly led back to Raymond Young. Investigators discovered J.S. and L.M. had consumed what they believed to be cocaine that evening, purchased from Young. It wasn’t cocaine. It was poison. On February 6, 2019, police executed a search warrant at Young’s residence in the 3600 block of Browning. Inside, they found more than just Young; they uncovered a drug ledger, marijuana, a staggering $124,538.00 in cash, and approximately one ounce of heroin. The evidence painted a clear picture of a calculated operation.
Young didn’t bother denying his involvement. He admitted to selling the deadly substance that both J.S. consumed, leading to his death, and L.M. ingested, causing a life-threatening overdose. The admission sealed his fate. While money and drugs were seized, no amount could bring back J.S. or erase the trauma inflicted upon L.M.
The Florissant Police Department conducted the investigation, meticulously piecing together the events that led to tragedy. Assistant United States Attorney Sirena Wissler prosecuted the case, ensuring Young faced the full weight of the law. This sentence serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of fentanyl trafficking and the relentless pursuit of justice for those impacted by this deadly epidemic.
This case is a grim example of how easily synthetic opioids like fentanyl are infiltrating our communities, and the lethal risks associated with even a small amount. The U.S. Attorney’s Office continues to prioritize cases involving the distribution of fentanyl, aiming to dismantle these networks and protect the public from further harm. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and report on the ongoing opioid crisis gripping the nation.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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