Theophil Hollis, Heroin Trafficking, Delaware 2019
A deadly game of heroin and fentanyl claimed another victim in Newark, Delaware, as 30-year-old Theophil Hollis was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in federal prison for selling the potent combination of drugs.
According to court documents, between September 9, 2016 and December 7, 2016, Hollis sold heroin laced with fentanyl in baggies branded with the stamp 'Block Party.'
A 27-year-old Newark man ingested the contents of one of those 'Block Party' branded baggies, overdosed, and died.
On October 3, 2019, Hollis pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and heroin in U.S. Chief Judge for the District of Delaware Leonard P. Stark's courtroom.
'This case highlights the dangers inherent in the drug trade and the devastating consequences heroin and fentanyl have on our community,' said U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss.
'We will continue to vigorously prosecute drug dealers whose actions result in death. While the sentence in this case will never return the life that was lost, it should serve notice that drug dealers will be held accountable for the harm they inflict.'
Hollis's case was investigated by the DEA and the New Castle County Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Dan Logan handling the prosecution.
Theophil Hollis, a 30-year-old Newark man, was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in federal prison for selling heroin laced with fentanyl.
Exact Criminal Charges: Two counts of possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and heroin.
City and State: Newark, Delaware.
Exact Date: Between September 9, 2016 and December 7, 2016, and October 3, 2019.
Sentence or Outcome: 5 1/2 years in federal prison.
Key Facts
- State: Delaware
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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