Springfield Man Arrested for Distributing Fentanyl

BOSTON – A Springfield man has been arrested on drug related charges involving fentanyl. 

Emilio Garcia-Cappas, 27, was indicted on one count of conspiracy to distribute 40 or more grams of fentanyl and one count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Garcia-Cappas was arrested yesterday and, following an appearance in federal court in Springfield, was detained pending a hearing scheduled for a later date. 

According to the indictment, between Feb. 5, 2024 and Feb. 22, 2024, Garcia-Cappas allegedly conspired to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 40 or more grams of fentanyl. The indictment further alleges that on Feb. 12, 2024, Garcia-Cappas distributed and possessed with intent to distribute fentanyl. 

The charge of conspiracy to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl provides for a sentence of at least five years and up to 40 years in prison, at least four years of supervised release and a fine of up to $2 million. The charge of distributing and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million.  Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy; Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers; and Brian A. Kyes, United States Marshal for the District of Massachusetts made the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd E. Newhouse of the Springfield Branch Office is prosecuting the case. 

The details contained in the indictment are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.