Lorain man sentenced to ten years in federal prison for Controlled Substance Offenses

CLEVELAND – A 44-year-old Lorain man, Tiawan Taylor, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.  He previously plead guilty to an indictment alleging that on July 31, 2024, he possessed with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine and another count of possessing with intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing cocaine.  After he serves his prison sentence, the court ordered that he be subject to 20 years of federal supervised release.  Taylor has a lengthy criminal history with numerous prior convictions for violent offenses, theft offenses, and drug trafficking offenses. 

“This kind of behavior is a direct threat to the safety of our communities.  Drug dealers bring violence and poison wherever they operate, and we are pleased to see this defendant taken off the streets for the next decade.  I commend the efforts of the FBI and Lorain Police Department for their hard work and continued partnership,” said United States Attorney, David Toepfer for the Northern District of Ohio.

This case was investigated by the Lorain Police Department and FBI Cleveland Division.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Scott Zarzycki for the Northern District of Ohio.