Sunflower State News

A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison following a drug trafficking investigation linked to several fentanyl overdoses. Rayvon Porter, 33, of Kansas City, Kansas, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl.

Authorities began investigating Porter after he was identified as a suspect in connection with multiple fentanyl-related overdoses. Law enforcement conducted surveillance and arrested him inside a business. During the arrest, officers searched his vehicle and found a loaded Glock handgun, 1.32 grams of cocaine, 9.7 grams of fentanyl, and digital scales.

“Illegal fentanyl is a blight on our community that causes death and destruction,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser. “Our office will do everything in its power to help eliminate it and stop its distribution.”

Special Agent in Charge Dennus Bishop of the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General commented on the collaborative effort: “This sentencing represents the hard work and dedication by USPS OIG Special Agents working with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to bring charges on this significant narcotics investigation,” he said. “The OIG, along with our law enforcement partners, remains committed to safeguarding the U.S. Mail and ensuring the accountability and integrity of U.S. Postal Service employees.”

The case was investigated by the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department and the U.S. Postal Service – Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG). Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ryan J. Huschka and David P. Zabel prosecuted.