by Queens Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Meth, Fentanyl, and Heroin in Federal Drug Case
A 61-year-old man from Queens Village, New York, has pleaded guilty in a major federal drug trafficking case involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin laced with fentanyl, federal prosecutors announced.
Donovan Elliot admitted in court to possessing large amounts of illegal drugs with the intent to distribute them. His guilty plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi in Newark, New Jersey. The charge was filed as part of a broader investigation led by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
According to court records and statements made during the hearing, investigators observed Elliot involved in several drug deals involving sizable quantities of meth and opioids. When agents searched his home, they found more than three kilograms of methamphetamine, about 500 grams of heroin mixed with fentanyl, and over 260 grams of fentanyl alone. A gun and ammunition were also discovered during the raid.
Elliot now faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million. His sentencing is scheduled for September 16, 2025.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Stern from the Opioid Abuse Prevention and Enforcement Unit in Newark. It is part of ongoing federal efforts to crack down on the distribution of synthetic opioids, which have played a major role in the opioid crisis affecting communities throughout northern New Jersey and beyond.
