BRAINERD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant legal development, 28-year-old Dazaughn Ellis West of Brainerd has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute thousands of fentanyl pills. The plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger on August 1, 2024, as part of an extensive federal drug investigation led by the Lakes Area Drug Investigative Division.
Key Details:
- Incident Date: August 1, 2023
- Location: Brainerd, Minnesota
- Seizures: Between 13,000 and 15,000 fentanyl pills (approximately 2.8 pounds) found in a storage unit, along with 150 grams of additional fentanyl pills, a loaded semi-automatic pistol, a .22 caliber rifle, and cocaine at West’s home.
- Co-Defendant: Devaughn Ellis West, scheduled to plead guilty on August 19, 2024.
- Investigation Outcome: The operation resulted in the seizure of about 3.1 pounds of fentanyl, 204.8 grams of cocaine, and six firearms.
The case reflects the dedicated efforts of local and federal law enforcement in combating drug trafficking and protecting communities from dangerous substances. Sentencing for Dazaughn Ellis West will be scheduled later.
I’m Alex Stone reporting for trfnews.i234.me
