A federal jury in Richmond has convicted Sean Shaka Myles Sr., 50, of Baltimore, on charges of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of cocaine and fentanyl, including the potent synthetic opioid p-fluorofentanyl.
According to court records and evidence presented at trial, Myles supplied Omar Jermel Dixon, 48, of Fredericksburg, with cocaine, fentanyl, and p-fluorofentanyl from July 1, 2022, through June 8, 2023. Dixon, in turn, redistributed these drugs to several individuals operating in and around the Fredericksburg area.
Myles now faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, with the potential for a life sentence. Sentencing is scheduled for June 18. While federal crimes carry steep maximum penalties, judges typically consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other legal factors when determining the final sentence.
This case highlights the growing concerns around the distribution of fentanyl and its analogs, like p-fluorofentanyl, which have been linked to a sharp rise in overdose deaths across Virginia and the nation.