Sadontae Barnett, Fentanyl Trafficking and Firearm Crimes, Maryland 2024

A Brooklyn, Maryland man has been found guilty of drug trafficking and firearm crimes, according to a federal court in Maryland.

Sadontae Barnett, 22, is charged with possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

On February 22, 2024, law enforcement conducted a controlled delivery of a package containing narcotics to Barnett’s residence. The day before, law enforcement interdicted the package and discovered it contained a large quantity of fentanyl pills.

The package included approximately 40 grams of pills. Barnett put the package in a backpack and armed himself with a Glock Model 36, .45 caliber handgun. When law enforcement attempted to stop Barnett, he ran and tossed the backpack and firearm before officers quickly apprehended him.

Barnett faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a maximum sentence of life. His sentencing date is forthcoming.

U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes commended HSI and MSP for their work in the investigation. Ms. Hayes also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stanton Lawyer and Jonathan Tsuei who are prosecuting this federal case.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland has released a statement regarding the case, thanking the public for their assistance and cooperation. For more information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, its priorities, and resources available to help the community, please visit justice.gov/usao-md and justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach.

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