Akron man sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for having a firearm while trafficking a mix of fentanyl and cocaine

An Akron man was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for having a firearm while trafficking a mix of fentanyl and cocaine.

Lamar Harris, 34, was sentenced to 130 months in prison. Harris was sentenced to 70 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and 60 months for possession of a firearm in relation to drug trafficking. The sentences are to be served consecutively.

Harris pleaded guilty earlier this year. He was found with more than 16 grams of a mixture of fentanyl and cocaine on January 31, 2018, as well as a loaded .45-caliber pistol, according to court documents.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office and the Medina County Drug Task Force. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick P. Burke.