Jeremy Hinton was sentenced on April 10 to 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl in Raleigh. The sentencing follows his guilty plea on April 4, 2025, for distributing the drug.
The case is significant due to the ongoing concerns about fentanyl distribution and gun violence. Law enforcement agencies continue efforts to address these issues within the community.
According to information released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Raleigh Police Department and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted two controlled purchases of fentanyl from Hinton. During the second purchase, he also sold a Glock 36 handgun. When officers attempted to arrest him, Hinton led them on a car chase before evading capture. Later that day, he fled again when law enforcement tried another traffic stop, reportedly driving over 80 miles per hour.
Hinton received an enhanced sentence as a career offender because of his extensive criminal history. His record includes felony convictions for breaking and entering, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, selling cocaine, possessing drugs with intent to sell them, and shooting into an occupied home.
Ellis Boyle, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announced the sentencing following proceedings by Chief U.S. District Judge Richard E. Myers II. The case was investigated by local police along with federal agents and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Casey L. Peaden.
