BALTIMORE (AP) - A Baltimore man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal drug and gun charges in a deal with prosecutors that calls for a sentence of 12 years in prison.
Brian Lockett was charged under an initiative targeting the illegal distribution of fentanyl, its analogues and other synthetic opioids. Under operation “Synthetic Opioid Surge,” arrests involving distribution of fentanyl are reviewed by federal and state law enforcement authorities to decide what system will handle the case.
Lockett, 48, pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen firearm and to possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of an analogue of fentanyl, 40 grams or more of fentanyl and 100 grams of more of heroin, according to the office of the U.S. Attorney in Maryland. Lockett is scheduled to be sentenced May 28.
Prosecutors said law enforcement officers searching Lockett’s basement bedroom found more than 1,600 gelcaps that contained acetylfentanyl, fentanyl or heroin. They also found other drugs, drug-cutting agents, a handgun and a magazine for that weapon.
Prosecutors said Lockett and another person were caught on May 2018 trying to get away through a rear door after agents about to search his home knocked on the front door.
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