Termane Thomass Eleam, Heroin and Fentanyl Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2016
A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to 4 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that involved distributing and possessing with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and a fentanyl analogue.
On November 3, 2016, investigators executed a search warrant on Rooms 238 and 305 of the Days Inn in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. In Room 238, investigators seized suspected heroin, gloves, and distribution paraphernalia, including packaging materials, blenders, and multiple cell phones. Wilfredo Torres and Donte Spence were in Room 238.
A cousin of Termane Thomass Eleam, 33, was in Room 305 bagging the suspected heroin in exchange for payment. The drugs recovered from both rooms tested positive for a total of approximately 200 grams of furanyl fentanyl and heroin.
Eleam had departed the Days Inn just prior to the execution of the search warrant and returned to the hotel as the search warrant was being executed. When officers searched both his person and vehicle following the execution of the search warrant, a small amount of marijuana and related paraphernalia were recovered.
Eleam was sentenced to 4 years (48 months) in prison, to be followed by 5 years of supervised release, on his conviction of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and a fentanyl analogue. This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Shanicka L. Kennedy on behalf of the government.
The investigation that led to the prosecution of Eleam was conducted by the Department of Homeland Security, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Monroeville Police Department.
Wilfredo Torres and Donte Spence, who were also involved in the conspiracy, were previously sentenced to 20 years and 3 years in prison, respectively.
Termane Thomass Eleam's full name is Termane Thomass Eleam. He is a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The exact criminal charges against Eleam are conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and a fentanyl analogue.
The crime date for this case is November 3, 2016.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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