Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 10 years in state prison, marking a historic conviction in Sacramento
According to the Folsom Police Department, this marks the first time in Sacramento County history that a drug dealer was convicted and sentenced for a fentanyl-related homicide. Kochkin was sentenced for providing the fatal dose of fentanyl that claimed the life of a 30-year-old man on Sutter Street in January of last year.
'A milestone in our fight against the deadly grip of this drug,' said FPD.
On January 19, 2024, Folsom police officers and fire personnel responded to the tragic overdose, stated FPD. Despite the administration of life-saving Narcan, the victim was unable to be revived.
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'From that moment on, our Special Investigations Unit worked tirelessly to identify and arrest the person responsible,' said FPD.
FPD stated that after a relentless investigation, they were able to arrest Kochkin, who was found in possession of an ounce of fentanyl and an ounce of methamphetamine.
'Our SIU Detectives are committed to keeping Folsom safe from narcotics and the inherent dangers associated with drug sales,' said FPD. 'We are proud to be able to bring closure to this family and show drug dealers that we will not tolerate the sale of poison in our community.'
Authorities ask the public if anyone has any inquiries about this case to contact LT. Dave Canepa at dcanepa@folsom.ca.us or 916-461-6465.
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