Auburn man sentenced following fentanyl poisoning of teenager

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — A federal judge sentenced a 23-year-old Auburn man to 144 months in prison on Thursday, according to Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson and Special Agent in Charge Steven Hofer with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Orleans Field Division.

On March 26, 2021, law enforcement responded to a report of an unresponsive teenager. Upon their arrival. it was determined that the victim had died after ingesting a pill containing fentanyl. Investigation revealed that, the previous night, the victim had gone to Jay Quan Adams’ residence and paid Adams $80.

“Fentanyl is a deadly drug that is destroying lives and devastating families,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Davidson. “This case is a tragic example of the toll the drug is taking on communities right here in the Middle District of Alabama. My office will continue to prioritize the prosecution of anyone selling these deadly pills.”

On March 19, 2021, a search warrant was executed on Adams’ residence. Law enforcement discovered numerous pills containing fentanyl. During his plea hearing on May 15, 2024, Adams admitted to possessing the pills with the intent to distribute them.

“Yesterday’s sentence brings a measure of justice to the victim’s family,” said Special Agent in Charge Hofer. “Fentanyl is a silent killer that has claimed countless lives, and this case is a reminder of the dangers of the synthetic opioid. We must continue to educate ourselves, and our communities, about the risks associated with fentanyl in hopes of preventing future tragedies.”

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