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Osceola County Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Distribution

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida

Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Yo’Rel Le-Dari Pemberton (27, Osceola County) to 10 years and 5 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute and distribution of over 40 grams of fentanyl. Pemberton pled guilty on April 16, 2025.

According to court documents, on six occasions between July 6, 2023, and June 6, 2024, Pemberton sold pills containing fentanyl to an undercover officer. In total, Pemberton sold approximately 284 grams of fentanyl to the undercover officer.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Adam Nate and Patrick Flanigan.

Updated July 25, 2025
Topic
Drug Trafficking
Component
USAO - Florida, Middle

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