Dauphin County Man Sentenced to Nearly Four Years for Fentanyl Trafficking

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SCRANTON – A Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, resident has been sentenced to a significant prison term for his involvement in drug trafficking. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Francisco Baez, 53, was ordered by United States District Judge Jennifer P. Wilson to serve 46 months in federal prison. The sentence was handed down on January 15, 2026.

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Baez had previously pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. The investigation into his activities included controlled purchases of fentanyl, during which he was found to have sold approximately seven grams of the dangerous substance to a confidential source. Following these transactions, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Baez’s residence. During the search, authorities discovered approximately 137 grams of fentanyl, a substantial amount of cash exceeding $20,000, and 977 grams of a substance identified as a cutting agent.

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Scott Ford. This prosecution is part of a broader district-wide initiative aimed at combating the ongoing epidemic of heroin use and distribution. The Heroin Initiative, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, focuses on identifying and prosecuting individuals involved in heroin trafficking within the Middle District of Pennsylvania. This effort involves a coordinated approach between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies working to apprehend and bring to justice those who commit heroin-related offenses.

Residents in the Middle District of Pennsylvania, particularly those in Dauphin County, are impacted by this sentence as it represents a step in law enforcement’s commitment to disrupting drug trafficking networks. The seizure of fentanyl and associated items underscores the severity of drug offenses and their contribution to community safety concerns. Individuals involved in drug trafficking face serious federal consequences, including lengthy prison sentences and substantial financial penalties.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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