A Jamestown man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for selling fentanyl that led to two deaths. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced on Monday that 34-year-old Steven Mojica-Medina was indicted on charges of distribution of heroin, fentanyl and acetyl fentanyl causing death, narcotics conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and crack cocaine, using and maintaining a drug-involved premises, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 30 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $1 million fine.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys who are handling the case say that according to the indictment, on August 30, 2018, Mojica-Medina sold acetyl fentanyl which resulted in the death of an individual identified as J.H. On September 9, 2018, Medina sold heroin, acetyl fentanyl, and fentanyl, which resulted in the death of an individual identified as J.T.
The indictment further states that:
- Mojica-Medina conspired with others to sell heroin, fentanyl and cocaine;
- Used a residence on Euclid Avenue in Jamestown to conduct his drug trafficking activities; and
- Possessed firearms while conducting drug trafficking activities. In May 2015, Medina was convicted on a gun charge in Chautauqua County Court and is legally prohibited from possession firearms and ammunition.
Mojica-Medina was arraigned Monday before U.S. Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder, Jr. and was detained.
