Drug dealer gets 5 years in prison for selling fentanyl outside Seattle treatment clinic

Jeffrey Branham, a 35-year-old man, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for selling fentanyl outside the Evergreen Treatment Services clinic in Seattle. His arrest was part of a series of undercover operations conducted in 2023, targeting drug dealers operating in the vicinity. Branham boasted in jailhouse conversations about his control over the local drug market, indicating a significant role in the distribution of dangerous substances. In addition to fentanyl, he was dealing other drugs, including Bromazolam and Clonazolam, which further complicates the local drug crisis. Assistant U.

S. Attorney Vincent Lombardi highlighted that drug dealing contributes to various community issues, including theft and violence, as addicts resort to crime to fund their habits. The federal judge sentenced Branham to 61 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, reflecting the seriousness of his offenses. This case underscores the ongoing struggle against fentanyl distribution in Seattle and the resulting societal impacts. The sentencing aligns with previous actions against other local dealers, indicating a concerted effort to combat drug trafficking in the area.