Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison

FORT WAYNE – Melvin Green, 35 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl, announced Acting United States Attorney Tina L. Nommay.

Green was sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release.

According to documents in the case, Green sold fentanyl to undercover officers on seven occasions beginning in March of 2022. In July of 2022, Green was apprehended on his way to sell additional fentanyl. A search of Green’s residence recovered more drugs, firearms, and ammunition.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the Fort Wayne Police Department.  The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Justin C. Sheridan.