U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary | U.S. Department of Justice
A Macon resident, Gary Hollingshed, has been sentenced to 110 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl and other narcotics in Central Georgia. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell after Hollingshed pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of fentanyl. There is no parole in the federal system.
U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary emphasized the severity of fentanyl trafficking, stating, "Fentanyl kills, and traffickers of this lethal narcotic will face federal prosecution in the Middle District of Georgia." He highlighted the commitment of law enforcement and his office to tackle illegal drug sales.
Robert J. Murphy, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Division, described Hollingshed as a "career criminal" with disregard for community safety. He assured that the DEA would continue efforts against drug traffickers contributing to addiction and community destruction.
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis acknowledged the collaborative effort leading to Hollingshed's conviction: "His prosecution was a result of diligence and dedication by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and our federal partners."
The investigation into Hollingshed involved federal and local agencies using confidential sources and surveillance. Controlled purchases revealed significant quantities of methamphetamine and a fentanyl mixture being sold by Hollingshed. His arrest on March 9, 2022, followed a traffic stop where law enforcement discovered drugs in his vehicle along with three preschool-aged children.
Further investigations led to a search warrant execution at his supplier's residence in Woodstock, Georgia, resulting in additional drug seizures along with firearms.
Hollingshed has previous felony convictions related to burglary and illegal drug activities. The case was investigated by multiple agencies including DEA and sheriff offices from Bibb and Monroe counties. Deputy Criminal Chief Will Keyes prosecuted the case for the government.
