The accused pleaded guilty to two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking in fentanyl and cocaine, two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon, and two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon while subject to a weapons prohibition order.
Police executed a search warrant and found 1.9 gm of fentanyl powder (mixed with heroin), 4.6 gm of cocaine, 0.7 gm of crack cocaine, 220 gm of cannabis, 3 MDMA pills, packaging materials, and over $11,000 in cash.
The accused had a lengthy criminal record, serious drug addiction, and significant personal challenges including intergenerational trauma.
The court imposed a 21-month sentence consisting of time served plus 9 months and 26 days, followed by 18 months of probation, balancing denunciation and deterrence against rehabilitation prospects and section 718.2(e) considerations.
