Central Falls Man Pleads To Dealing Fentanyl: Feds

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Central Falls man pleaded to dealing fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Christian Carrion, 32, pleaded guilty to the distribution of fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a media release.

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"According to court documents, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force conducted an investigation that identified Carrion as involved in fentanyl distribution," the release said.

"As part of that investigation, Carrion sold approximately 56 grams of fentanyl to another individual in May 2025," according to the release. "A search warrant executed at Carrion’s residence approximately two weeks later also resulted in the seizure of cocaine."

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Carrion's sentencing was scheduled for June 25.

"The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, up to a $10 (million) fine, and a mandatory minimum of four years of supervised release," the release said.

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