On Thursday, July 20, Danville resident Chauncey Lamont Montague, 49, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison following a fatal overdose that occurred in the city in 2019.
The investigation revealed that Montague sold a fatal dose of heroin that contained fentanyl in October 2019. Read the full release from the Department of Justice here.
While all illegal drugs are dangerous, and present a multitude of concerns for the community, the distribution and use of fentanyl presents extreme risks that can be fatal in a single use.
Those engaged in the distribution of illegal drugs not only face criminal penalties, but can also be held criminally responsible for the overdose death of any person they sold drugs to.
If you need help overcoming drug or substance use, addiction or have other needs such as counseling or mental health support, contact Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services at 434-793-4922.
Anyone who has information related to illegal drug distribution is asked to please contact the Danville Police Department by either calling patrol at 434-799-6510 option 4, investigations at 434-799-6508 option 1, and option 1 again, calling 911, contacting Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, approach any officer you see, through social media, via email crimetips@danvilleva.gov, or use our crime tips app CARE at www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=818#.