A St. Louis County man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in arranging the sale of multiple drugs, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey handed down the sentence to Jerry Massey, 33, on Tuesday.
Massey pleaded guilty in April to several charges: one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute meth and fentanyl, five counts of distribution of meth and fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and one count of distribution of meth and heroin.
According to court documents, the Drug Enforcement Administration began investigating Massey in January 2022. Undercover purchases arranged by Massey took place across St. Louis, St. Louis County, and Illinois on several dates: January 18, January 24, January 31, February 8, February 14 (which included fentanyl and cocaine), February 29 (meth), March 7, and March 14. On March 27, a search of Massey’s home led investigators to seize a large amount of cash and pills containing fentanyl.
Several co-defendants have also pleaded guilty for their involvement in related drug sales:
– Darrion Dardon admitted selling meth as well as a mixture containing heroin, cocaine, and xylazine.
– Darius Smith provided Massey with meth that was sold during an undercover operation.
– Ronald Finney sold meth during one transaction; Michael Davis sold both meth and fentanyl.
– Both Finney and Davis pleaded guilty not only to drug charges but also to being felons in possession of firearms.
When authorities searched Finney’s residence on March 27 in St. Louis County they found fentanyl, cocaine base, methamphetamine, a handgun, and paraphernalia associated with drug distribution. A search at Davis’ home uncovered similar items along with equipment used for preparing drugs for sale.
Finney and Davis are still awaiting sentencing while Dardon received a sentence of 84 months in prison; Smith was sentenced to 96 months.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration working alongside the St. Louis County Police Department. “Assistant U.S. Attorneys Erin Granger is prosecuting the case.”
