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Sarah Katherine Magid, a 36-year-old schoolteacher from Burtonsville, Maryland, has been sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid that killed one of her customers in March 2024. The victim died from fentanyl toxicity after Magid sold them pills that were pressed to appear like oxycodone hydrochloride but actually contained fentanyl. The transaction was uncovered through text messages on the victim’s phone, which revealed a meeting between Magid and the victim to distribute the deadly drug.
Magid, a first-grade schoolteacher in Montgomery County, was also found to have sold drugs outside of her school during work hours. Law enforcement discovered text messages on her phone indicating that she dealt drugs during her work hours, further highlighting the severity of her crimes. The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), with assistance from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes, who commended the DEA and MCPD for their work in the investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Megan S. McKoy and Elizabeth Wright. Magid’s sentencing serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of fentanyl trafficking and the importance of holding those responsible accountable.
The case against Magid is a stark example of the dangers of fentanyl and the need for continued efforts to combat its distribution. As a schoolteacher, Magid’s actions are particularly egregious, as she was entrusted with the care and education of young children while secretly engaging in illicit activities that put lives at risk.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Maryland
- Location: MD
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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