A Toombs County man has been sentenced to serve more than 14 years behind bars after pleading guilty to fentanyl distribution charges. Frank Jamal Rashad Curry, 36, fell afoul of the law with three counts of distributing a powerful synthetic opioid, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Southern District of Georgia on February 13.
Curry, who was already under the watchful gaze of federal supervision due to past drug-trafficking convictions, was handed a 155-month sentence by District Court Judge J. Randal Hall. To this, an additional consecutive 18 months was tacked on for committing the offenses on supervised release, according to a statement released by the Justice Department.
In her condemnation of the drug responsible for Curry's additional incarceration, U.S. Attorney Margaret E. Heap emphasized the gravity of the crisis, "Fentanyl is a horrific and deadly drug. Holding those who distribute it accountable is profoundly important to keeping our community safe," as mentioned on the Justice Department website. Heap further underscored her office's resolve to prosecute individuals profiting from such substances, ensuring the safety of Georgian communities.
Throughout the court proceedings, evidence was presented that showed Curry engaged in distributing pressed fentanyl pills for months during 2024. Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Director Chris Hosey gave voice to the ongoing battle against repeat offenders in the drug trade, "This investigation targeted a repeat drug trafficker who continued distributing fentanyl despite prior convictions and federal supervision," as per the Justice Department. Hosey, stating the GBI's steadfast commitment to halting the flow of fentanyl into local communities, credited the collaborative efforts of local, state, and federal agencies in securing Curry’s conviction.
