MACON – A convicted felon with two prior federal drug distribution convictions pleaded guilty to fentanyl trafficking and faces up to 40 years in prison for his crime.
Antonio Whitehead, 36, of Macon, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl before Chief U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell. Whitehead faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. The sentencing and revocation hearing is June 5. The defendant is not eligible for parole.
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