01-07-2025
Somerset man indicted in Plainfield fentanyl death
A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging a Somerset County man with drug offenses including distribution of fentanyl and heroin that resulted in the death of a victim, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
Thomas Kane Miller, 40, of Somerset, was charged with one count of possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and a fentanyl precursor (4-ANPP), one count of distribution of fentanyl and heroin that resulted in the death of a victim, and two counts of distribution of fentanyl and heroin.
'The fentanyl epidemic has devastated communities across the country,' Habba stated. "Too many lives have been lost, too many families have been broken. This poison has no place on our streets."
'Mr. Miller's victim was more than just another statistic; it's a life cut short by greed," DEA New York Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino stated. 'The DEA is committed to holding these individuals accountable, especially when their actions result in the tragic loss of life.'
In October of 2022, Miller allegedly distributed a mixture of fentanyl and heroin to an individual who died as a result of using the substance. After law enforcement found the victim at a residence in Plainfield, they also found bags containing fentanyl and heroin with a unique stamp, which were linked to Miller, according to court documents.
The victim and Miller were talking about meeting shortly before their death, and 10 days before they died, Miller was found possessing the same bags, according to court documents.
Miller also allegedly distributed fentanyl and heroin on two other occasions in December 2022 and January 2023, in Middlesex and Somerset counties, according to court documents.
The count of drug distribution resulting in death carries a minimum of 20 years' imprisonment, a maximum of life imprisonment, and a fine of $1 million. The counts of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and heroin, and distribution of fentanyl and heroin, each carry 20 years in prison and a fine of $1 million.
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