A Norfolk man has pleaded guilty to his role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Sheldon Myers, 56, of New York City, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.
On February 1, law enforcement observed Myers exit a bus in Norfolk and enter a waiting vehicle with Virginia license plates. After conducting a traffic stop, officers smelled marijuana and ordered both the driver and Myers to exit the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed approximately 313 grams of fentanyl concealed inside a graham cracker box. Myers waived his Miranda rights and admitted he had been recruited to transport the drugs on the bus from New York City to Norfolk.
Myers is facing a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison when he is sentenced on December 10. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Norfolk and the Norfolk Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Darryl J. Mitchell is prosecuting the case. G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, praised the efforts of the agencies involved in the case.
Fentanyl is a highly addictive and deadly opioid that has been linked to numerous overdose deaths in recent years. The Norfolk Police Department has been working to combat the sale and distribution of fentanyl in the city.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia is committed to holding individuals accountable for their role in the distribution of deadly substances like fentanyl. This case highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies in the fight against opioid trafficking.
A copy of the press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 2:18-cr-95.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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