Fort Wayne Man Sentenced To 135 Months In Prison

FORT WAYNE – John Dominguez, 67 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Theresa L. Springmann after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 100 grams or more of heroin, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch.

Dominguez was sentenced to 135 months in prison followed by 8 years of supervised release.

According to documents in the case, on or about May 19, 2016, a state search warrant was executed at Mr. Dominguez’s Fort Wayne residence after Dominguez sold cocaine during two controlled drug buys.  During the search of the residence and his vehicle, officers located more than 100 grams total of heroin, with some of the heroin also containing fentanyl.  Officers also located a scale and an unloaded firearm in the residence.  Dominguez admitted to selling heroin and cocaine during a law enforcement interview.        

This investigation was conducted by the DEA with the assistance of ATF and the Allen County Drug Task Force.  The case was prosecuted by Assistant U. S. Attorney Anthony W. Geller.

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