Worcester Man Charged After 3 Kilograms Of Fentanyl Seized

WORCESTER, MA — A Worcester man faces a federal drug charge after authorities say they found more than three kilograms of fentanyl inside his apartment.

Junior Tejada Hernandez, 28, was charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts. He was scheduled to appear Thursday in federal court in Worcester.

Investigators recovered the fentanyl from the bedroom of Hernandez’s one-bedroom apartment during a search Wednesday, according to charging documents.

Authorities also said they found drug paraphernalia inside a suitcase in the bedroom closet, including cutting agents, baggies, a sifting device, scissors, dilutants and a blender used to mix controlled substances.

If convicted, Hernandez could face up to 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Any sentence would be determined by a federal judge under federal sentencing guidelines and applicable law.

The investigation involved the Drug Enforcement Administration, FBI, IRS Criminal Investigation and Massachusetts State Police. Police departments in Worcester, Leominster, Fitchburg, Clinton, Gardner, Lunenburg and Webster also assisted, along with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.

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