WILMINGTON, N.C. – John Broadway, a Brunswick County man, pleaded guilty to selling fentanyl, possession with intent to sell fentanyl and methamphetamine and possession of a gun to help sell drugs. Broadway faces at least 5 years and up to life in federal prison.According to court documents and other information presented in court, Broadway sold fentanyl to a Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) confidential informant. A small child was present at his home during the drug deal. The BCSO executed a search warrant at his home and found methamphetamine, fentanyl, $8,800 and 18 guns.“If you sell drugs, we will find you, prosecute you, and throw you in prison for a long time. Stop poisoning your community to make a little bit of money before rotting in prison. This is a lose-lose-lose proposition, so cut it out.” said U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle.“This case demonstrates our unwavering commitment to removing illegal firearms and dangerous narcotics from our communities. The collaboration between our Narcotics Unit, the ATF, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office sends a clear message: if you choose to traffic drugs and illegally possess firearms in Brunswick County, we will work relentlessly – across every level of law enforcement – to hold you accountable.”said Brunswick County Sherriff Brian Chism.W. Ellis Boyle, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, made the announcement after the guilty plea before Chief U.S. District Judge Richard E. Myers II. The BCSO and ATF investigated the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Severo is prosecuting the case.A copy of this press release is located on our website. Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice