Gaithersburg Heroin Dealer Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison

GAITHERSBURG, MD — A Gaithersburg man was sentenced on Monday to eight years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine. Jovan Brian Lancaster, 32, of Gaithersburg, was reportedly heard by law enforcement officers in several conversations making plans to buy and sell the drugs in Montgomery County.

Co-conspirator Joseph Leroy Miles Sr., 63, of Westernport, was also sentenced to nine years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine.

According to Lancaster’s plea, from February 2015 through April 29, 2015, Lancaster conspired with George Earl Gee and others in Silver Spring to distribute cocaine and heroin in and around Montgomery County. In February and March 2015, Lancaster and Gee discussed a drug debt that Lancaster owed Gee for a prior drug deal.

Prosecutors say that on Feb. 7, 2015, Gee refused to sell Lancaster more drugs until he settled his debt. On March 12, 2015, one of Lancaster’s family members arranged to meet Gee and gave him $3,800 to settle the debt. Two weeks later, Lancaster contacted Gee and arranged to buy $750 worth of heroin.

All 15 defendants charged in this case, including Lancaster, have pleaded guilty to their roles in the drug conspiracy.