Macon man sentenced to prison on Tuesday after distributing fentanyl in 2022
31-year-old Gary Hollingshed was sentenced to serve 110 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell on January 7. Hollingshed pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of fentanyl.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon resident who distributed fentanyl and other narcotics into Middle Georgia was sentenced to prison on Tuesday, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office Middle District of Georgia.
31-year-old Gary Hollingshed was sentenced to serve 110 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell on January 7. Hollingshed pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of fentanyl.
“Fentanyl kills, and traffickers of this lethal narcotic will face federal prosecution in the Middle District of Georgia,” said U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary. “This case demonstrates the commitment of our law enforcement partners and our office to investigate and prosecute those who illegally sell fentanyl and other deadly drugs.”
According to court documents, Hollingshed was under investigation for distributing fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine in Macon. The case was investigated by DEA, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
On February 10 of 2022, agents conducted a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from Hollingshed in the parking lot of a hotel. Agents purchased approximately 83.9 grams of 98% pure methamphetamine from Hollingshed.
On February 16 of 2022, agents conducted another controlled purchase of methamphetamine from Hollingshed at a local store in Macon. According to court documents, Hollingshed asked an undercover agent acting as the buyer if he wanted heroin or fentanyl while under surveillance, and the undercover agent requested heroin. The substance thought to be heroin was actually a fentanyl mixture weighing 28.56 grams. Hollingshed also sold the undercover agent 140.1 grams of methamphetamine.
On March 9 of 2022, Hollingshed was taken into custody in Monroe County after a trip to the Atlanta area to resupply. Law enforcement stopped the car for a malfunctioning taillight off I-75 and smelled marijuana. Court documents state that three preschool-aged children were in the car during the stop. Agents found nearly a kilogram of methamphetamine in the car and 56.3 grams of fentanyl.
On March 15 of 2022, agents executed a search warrant at Hollingsworth’s supplier’s residence in Woodstock. Agents seized more than a half-kilogram of methamphetamine, an AR-15 rifle, a shotgun, two Glock pistols, a Ruger pistol, cocaine, crack cocaine, scales and marijuana.
Hollingshed has prior felony state convictions for burglary and illegal drug possession and distribution.
“It is good that justice has been served concerning the illegal deeds of Gary Hollingshed,” said Bibb County Sheriff David Davis. “His prosecution was a result of diligence and dedication by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and our federal partners. This conviction will assure that citizens are safer from the deadly distribution of fentanyl.”
