Lawton Man Sentenced for Federal Fentanyl Distribution

Lawton Man Sentenced in Federal Fentanyl Case Linked to Deadly Overdose

A Lawton man convicted on federal drug charges has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison. Jurors found Breon Bellamy guilty of fentanyl distribution and drug conspiracy after prosecutors said he sold the deadly drug at a Lawton casino.

According to KSWO, the fentanyl Bellamy sold later ended up in the hands of a Stephens County man who died from an overdose, connecting Bellamy directly to the fatal outcome.

Federal Court Hands Down 156-Month Prison Sentence

Bellamy was sentenced to 156 months—equivalent to 13 years—in federal prison.Federal sentencing guidelines do not allow for traditional parole, meaning Bellamy will serve the majority of his term.

Case Highlights Oklahoma’s Ongoing Fentanyl Crisis

Law enforcement agencies across Oklahoma continue to warn about the rise in fatal fentanyl overdoses, which have increased sharply statewide. Federal prosecutors say cases like Bellamy’s underscore how quickly fentanyl distributed in small amounts can lead to deadly outcomes.

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