3 convicted of meth, fentanyl trafficking conspiracy in Las Vegas

A federal jury has convicted three men for their participation in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl in Las Vegas.

Darrell Glen Harris, Joey Lamar McRoyal and Lamar Deshawn Rosser conspired to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 40 grams or more of fentanyl — both drugs are Schedule II controlled substances — from August 2022 to June 20, 2023, according to a Department of Justice news release.

Harris supplied McRoyal and Rosser with methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and other controlled substances for distribution in Las Vegas, according to court records.

Harris was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. McRoyal and Rosser were found guilty of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, distribution of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

“These convictions are a testament to the united stand taken by law enforcement partners working to reverse the tide,” said Anthony Chrysanthis, special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration Los Angeles Field Division, which oversees Nevada. “Methamphetamine and fentanyl continue to fuel the drug crisis facing Nevada. Identifying and taking drug distributors off our streets is a vital part of our commitment to halt the flow of drugs that continue to devastate communities.”

Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 1 before U.S. District Judge Cristina Silva. The statutory maximum penalty is life in prison, lifetime supervised release and a fine up to $10 million.