Detroit Man Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

Detroit Man Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Fentanyl
FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen at the United States Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Detroit man was sentenced today to one year and three months in federal prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for the distribution of fentanyl.

According to court documents, Martez D. Foy, 29, admitted he sold approximately 5.2 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant on March 10, 2021. He also admitted to selling approximately 5.1 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant on April 13, 2021. Both sales occurred in Huntington.

United States Attorney Will Thompson made the announcement and commended the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office for conducting the investigation.

United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers imposed the sentence. Assistant United States Attorney Courtney L. Cremeans prosecuted the case.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:21-cr-00222.

 

 

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