Portland, Oregon– Nasir Overton is facing federal charges for his alleged involvement in distributing counterfeit Oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, which led to the overdose death of a 15-year-old Portland teenager. The charges include conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, resulting in death, as well as distributing and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, resulting in death.
According to court documents, the investigation began on September 20, 2023, when a detective from the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) responded to a local hospital following a report of a fatal fentanyl overdose involving a 15-year-old. The teenager had ingested a single counterfeit Oxycodone pill containing fentanyl the day before, ultimately leading to their death four days later. Further investigation revealed that the fatal pill was obtained from a friend who had purchased it from Nasir Overton, known by the alias “Noni.”
Overton was apprehended without incident on Thursday in Portland and appeared in federal court today before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. He has been ordered detained pending further court proceedings.
If convicted, Nasir Overton could face a maximum sentence of life in federal prison. The case was investigated collaboratively by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), and the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Interdiction Task Force (HIT). Scott M. Kerin, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, is prosecuting the case.
Authorities say this case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat the distribution of dangerous substances in the community and seek justice for those affected by such illicit activities.
All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Source: USDOJ
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