Travionne D. Shelton, Fentanyl Crime, Missouri 2022

A Chesterfield man, Travionne D. Shelton, 30, was sentenced to 72 months in prison for his role in a fentanyl crime in Missouri.

On June Shelton pleaded guilty to two felony charges: possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl and possession with the intent to distribute an analogue of fentanyl.

According to the plea, on Oct. 27, 2022, Shelton sold $300 worth of methamphetamine and fentanyl to an individual working with law enforcement. Shelton attempted to flee from the officers, but was eventually arrested in a residential neighborhood.

During the investigation, authorities discovered almost 700 grams of methamphetamine, almost 2,000 capsules containing fentanyl or an analog of fentanyl, 11 capsules containing a mix of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and tramadol, 12 bags containing fentanyl and other drugs, $20,300 in cash, and two stolen firearms and a Glock pistol with a fully loaded drum magazine in Shelton's apartment.

The Drug Enforcement Administration and the St. Charles Regional Drug Task Force investigated the case.

Shelton's sentencing comes after a series of investigations into fentanyl crimes in the region. The community remains vigilant in the fight against drug trafficking.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmo/pr/chesterfield-man-sentenced-72-months-prison-fentanyl-crimes