Drug Dealer Gets 10 Years For Selling Deadly Fentanyl

CHICAGO, IL — A Chicago drug dealer was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for selling a man a deadly dose of fentanyl-laced heroin, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney. Aaron Moore, 30, will be sent to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Richard Gregorie, 34, of unincorporated Kaneville Township, was the victim. He died on April 23, 2016 after ingesting the laced heroin.

Moore, of the 1800 block of North Mayfield Avenue in Chicago, pleaded guilty to drug-induced homicide on August 9. It is classified as a class X felony, the state's attorney's office said.

Prosecutors say that on the day Gregorie died, he had driven with "an acquaintance" from Kaneville to Chicago to buy heroin from Moore. They went home and took the heroin, but Gregorie overdosed, resulting in his death.

Assistant State's Attorney Eagerman said “This defendant was in the business of selling controlled substances. That activity is unlawful and extremely dangerous, and in this instance it was fatal for the victim.

"This sentence holds him accountable for his criminal conduct, and hopefully will serve as a deterrent to others. Our thoughts are with the family of Richard Gregoire. Our office wishes to thank the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration for their work on this case," Eagerman said.

Moore must serve at least 75 percent of his 10-year sentence. He has 7 days' credit for time served in the Kane County jail.

Moore had been free on $15,000 bond.

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