A Pensacola man is facing up to life in prison after being indicted on federal drug distribution charges, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida.
Kamron Jasmane Fountain, 22, has been indicted in federal court on three counts of distribution of fentanyl and one count possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl and marijuana.
Fountain appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Hope T. Cannon for his initial appearance at the U.S. Courthouse in Pensacola. Trial is scheduled for June 22 at 8:30 am in Pensacola before District Court Judge M. Casey Rodgers.
If convicted, Fountain faces up to 20 years’ imprisonment for each drug distribution count and at least 10 years and up to life imprisonment on the possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl and marijuana count.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Thomas S.P. Geeker.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola man facing up to life in prison on federal drug charges
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