A Randolph resident was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 22 for allegedly possessing fentanyl, cocaine, and MDMA with intent to distribute, as well as possessing a loaded firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Tayvon Harper, 32, faces one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. According to the indictment, on Feb. 25 in Holbrook, Massachusetts, Harper allegedly possessed fentanyl, cocaine, and MDMA intended for distribution along with a Glock 21 .45 caliber pistol. Authorities also allege that he had one magazine containing 13 rounds of .45 caliber ammunition and $1,040 in cash.
The charge related to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and up to $1 million in fines. The firearms charge provides for not less than five years in prison—consecutive to any other sentence—up to five years supervised release and up to $250,000 in fines. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley announced the indictment along with Jarod A. Forget, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New England Field Division. The announcement noted assistance from the Holbrook and Randolph Police Departments, Massachusetts State Police, and Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Cutshall is prosecuting the case.
The details contained within charging documents are allegations; “The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.” The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts enforces federal laws through prosecutions including national security threats and civil rights violations; it serves all residents statewide through its main office at Boston’s John Joseph Moakley United States Federal Courthouse as well as branch offices in Springfield and Worcester; it advances community initiatives on civil rights and violence prevention; employs over 200 attorneys and staff; operates as part of the Department of Justice, according to the official website.
