Springfield Man Sentenced for Drug Distribution

BOSTON – A Springfield man was sentenced today for fentanyl distribution. 

Christian Camacho, 25, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni to six months in prison and three years of supervised release. In November 2022, Camacho pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. 

On or about March 30, 2022, in Hampden County, Camacho knowingly possessed 40 grams or more of fentanyl intended for distribution. Additionally, at the time of his arrest, Camacho was found in possession of more than 129 grams of fentanyl laced with heroin packaged for distribution in more than 8,000 bags as well as $14,282 cash.

Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy; Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration in New England; and Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd E. Newhouse of Levy’s Springfield Branch Office prosecuted the case.