A Vandalia man pleaded guilty in a U.S. District Court for allegedly possessing a large amount of drugs in an area school zone.
Jason Glanton, 34, was found to be in possession of 40 grams or more of fentanyl within 1,000 feet of Helke Elementary School on Randler Avenue in Vandalia, a Department of Justice spokesperson said.
In the fall of 2022, the FBI and Dayton Police Department began investigating Glanton and suspected him of selling fentanyl.
Law enforcement alleges they saw Glanton sell fentanyl on at least three occasions.
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After searching his home in February 2023, agents found more than 136 grams of fentanyl, $9,000 in cash, five semiautomatic handguns, and more than 300 rounds of ammunition, according to the media release.
Agents found $10,000 in the trunk of Glanton’s car and a loaded handgun in a hidden compartment, the spokesperson stated.
While being arrested in March, more than $1,700 in cash was found on Glanton and nearly 75 grams of fentanyl were found in his car.
He faces a prison sentence of five to 80 years, according to the spokesperson.
His sentencing will take place at a later date.
We will continue following this story and update as new information is available.