Clarksburg Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl and p-Fluorofentanyl
Clarksburg,West virginia – August 7,2025 – Chad William Mullooly,40,of Clarksburg,West Virginia,has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the distribution of fentanyl and p-Fluorofentanyl,potent synthetic opioids. The guilty plea was entered before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi.
According to court documents and information released by the Department of Justice, Mullooly engaged in multiple instances of selling these dangerous substances within Harrison County. Fentanyl and p-Fluorofentanyl are significantly more potent than morphine, contributing to a dramatic rise in overdose deaths across the nation. p-Fluorofentanyl is an analog of fentanyl, frequently enough created to circumvent drug laws, but poses an equal or greater threat due to its unpredictable potency.
Mullooly now faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison. the final sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge, who will carefully consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines,the specifics of the case,and othre relevant statutory factors.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney William Rhee. The investigation was conducted by the Greater Harrison Drug Task Force, a High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA)-funded initiative. HIDTA programs aim to reduce drug trafficking and related crime in designated areas through coordinated law enforcement efforts.
Understanding the Threat of Fentanyl and p-Fluorofentanyl
the proliferation of fentanyl and its analogs, like p-Fluorofentanyl, represents a significant public health crisis. These synthetic opioids are frequently enough illegally manufactured and mixed with other drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, frequently without the knowledge of the user. This increases the risk of accidental overdose substantially. Even a tiny amount of fentanyl – as little as two milligrams – can be lethal.
The Department of Justice has prioritized the prosecution of individuals involved in the trafficking of fentanyl and related substances as part of a broader strategy to combat the opioid epidemic. Law enforcement agencies across the country are working to disrupt the supply chain and hold accountable those who profit from the distribution of these deadly drugs.
Sources:
Department of Justice – https://www.justice.gov/ (Used to verify general information about fentanyl prosecution and HIDTA programs)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) – https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/fentanyl (Used to verify information about fentanyl and p-Fluorofentanyl potency and risks)
High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program – https://www.ojp.gov/hidta (Used to verify information about the HIDTA program)
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