Rhett Barclay of Wise County admitted to being involved in three overdoses, two of which were fatal, according to a news release.
A North Texas man, Rhett Barclay, was sentenced to almost 23 years in federal prison this week after he pleaded guilty to supplying pills laced with fentanyl that resulted in two fatal overdoses. A North Texas man was sentenced to almost 23 years in federal prison this week after he pleaded guilty to supplying pills laced with
24-year-old Rhett Barclay of Wise County was indicted in September 2023 on two counts of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance and pleaded guilty in February.On Thursday, he was sentenced to 275 months in federal prison, or a little under 23 years, by U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman.According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Barclay admitted to being involved in three overdoses, two of which were fatal.
Fentanyl can come in many forms and affects many here in North Texas. You can help by knowing what to look out for and how to prepare in case of an overdose.“We are directing all our available resources to investigate those who distribute this deadly, illicit poison to our friends and family,” Chávez said. “Mr. Barclay, while responsible for the deaths of these individuals, also impacted countless others by his callous disregard for life.
“Those who traffic in fentanyl should know that the poison they peddle can take the lives of anyone who ingests it — even their nearest and dearest,” Simonton said. “Once again, this case proves that even half of one pill can kill.”The release said according to the DEA, six out of 10 pills laced with fentanyl contain a potentially lethal dose, and even, Breaking News Reporter. Matt is a breaking news reporter.
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