McMinnville man gets 10 years in federal prison for possessing, distributing fentanyl

Travis Charles Donnahoo, a 46-year-old from McMinnville, received a 10-year federal prison sentence for his role in fentanyl distribution. After pleading guilty in April, he faced federal charges due to a history of drug trafficking, having been convicted five times in state court for similar offenses. Law enforcement arrested Donnahoo on March 12, 2023, seizing a firearm, cash, and over 467 grams of illegal drugs, including 145 grams of methamphetamine and 322 grams of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. Following his prison term, he will undergo four years of supervised release. This case underscores the persistent drug crisis in Oregon, particularly the dangers posed by fentanyl.

Federal authorities remain committed to targeting drug trafficking networks to mitigate the opioid epidemic's impact on communities. The growing number of overdoses linked to fentanyl has prompted increased law enforcement efforts to combat drug distribution. Donnahoo's lengthy criminal history exemplifies the challenges faced in addressing repeat offenders in the drug trade.