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Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Nets Auburn Man 10-Year Sentence
PORTLAND, Maine – In a stunning display of federal intervention, Vincent Steed, a 42-year-old Auburn native, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine. U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced the sentencing on February 27, 2024.
According to court records, Steed sold fentanyl and cocaine from his apartment in Auburn to a confidential informant working with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency on two separate occasions in June 2021. At the time, Steed was on supervised release in connection with a 2016 federal drug trafficking conviction. Judge Nancy Torresen imposed an additional two years of imprisonment on Steed for violating his conditions of supervised release, to run concurrently.
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency investigated the case, uncovering a web of illicit activity that would eventually land Steed behind bars. Steed pleaded guilty in December 2021, acknowledging his role in the fentanyl and cocaine trafficking operation.
As part of his sentence, Steed will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison term. The total sentence handed down by Judge Torresen brings the curtain down on Steed’s involvement in the fentanyl and cocaine trade.
Steed’s crimes have sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the ongoing struggle against fentanyl and cocaine trafficking in Androscoggin County. The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of such activities.
In a statement, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions. ‘This sentence sends a clear message that those who engage in fentanyl and cocaine trafficking will be brought to justice,’ she said.
Steed’s name will be added to the growing list of those who have faced the consequences of their involvement in the illicit narcotics trade. As the war on fentanyl and cocaine continues, it is clear that the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and federal authorities will remain vigilant in their pursuit of justice.
Mandatory Facts: Defendant: Vincent Steed; Exact Criminal Charges: Distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine; City and State: Auburn, Maine; Exact Date: June 2021; Sentence or Outcome: 10 years in prison and 3 years of supervised release; No dollar amounts were provided in the source.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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