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Leader of Akron Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio

CLEVELAND – An Akron man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for leading and conspiring with others to traffic methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other illegal substances throughout Northeast Ohio.

Terrance D.N. McCormick, aka TNasty, 41, of Akron, was sentenced to 420 months (35 years) in prison by U.S. District Judge Donald C. Nugent after pleading guilty in May to the following charges as outlined in the indictment:

  • Conspiracy to Distribute and to Possess with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl.
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl.
  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition; previous convictions for aggravated burglary in 2003; domestic violence in 2009 and 2013; and aggravated trafficking in drugs in 2018.
  • Possession of Firearms in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Offense.

McCormick was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release after imprisonment and to forfeit $8,560 in cash, a Rolex watch, a Chevrolet Corvette, and all firearms seized by federal agents. 

According to court documents, McCormick was the leader of an Akron-area drug trafficking organization dealing methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine in 2023-2024. He admitted to his involvement with several co-conspirators to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to customers throughout Northeast Ohio. The conspiracy maintained and used residences and commercial buildings in Akron to store and distribute controlled substances. Members of the conspiracy also allegedly possessed firearms to further their drug enterprise and protect their illegal inventory.

Investigators recovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and three loaded firearms during the execution of federal search warrants at McCormick’s homes in 2023 and 2024. 

This wiretap case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Cleveland Field Office.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter E. Daly for the Northern District of Ohio.

 

Contact

Jessica Salas Novak

Jessica.Salas.Novak@usdoj.gov 

Updated September 3, 2025
Topic
Drug Trafficking
Components
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
USAO - Ohio, Northern

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