A Kansas City man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for drug trafficking after an investigation linked him to multiple fentanyl overdoses. Rayvon Porter, 33, of Kansas City, Kansas, pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute.
Authorities began surveillance on Porter after identifying him as a suspect while investigating several fentanyl-related overdoses. Law enforcement arrested Porter inside a business. A search of his vehicle uncovered a loaded Glock handgun, over one gram of cocaine, almost ten grams of fentanyl, and digital scales.
“Illegal fentanyl is a blight on our community that causes death and destruction,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser. “Our office will do everything in its power to help eliminate it and stop its distribution.”
Special Agent in Charge Dennus Bishop from the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General commented on the collaboration between agencies: “This sentencing represents the hard work and dedication by USPS OIG Special Agents working with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to bring charges on this significant narcotics investigation,” Bishop said. “The OIG, along with our law enforcement partners, remains committed to safeguarding the U.S. Mail and ensuring the accountability and integrity of U.S. Postal Service employees.”
The case was investigated by both the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department and the U.S. Postal Service – Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG). Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ryan J. Huschka and David P. Zabel prosecuted.
