After a seven-day trial, OJ Rashad Green, also known as "Ice," was found guilty by a federal jury of distributing fentanyl on multiple occasions. The verdict was announced by Phil Selden, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, alongside Ibrar A. Mian from the Drug Enforcement Administration - Washington Division, Chief Malik Aziz of the Prince George’s County Police Department, Sheriff Troy Berry of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, and Colonel Roland L. Butler Jr. of the Maryland State Police.
"As proven at Defendant Green’s federal trial he sold fentanyl that fueled the opioid crisis in Southern Maryland," stated Acting United States Attorney Phil Selden. He emphasized that Maryland has been deeply affected by this crisis and assured that their office will continue efforts to prosecute drug traffickers.
Ibrar A. Mian from the DEA highlighted their mission to tackle violent drug traffickers like Mr. Green who distribute lethal amounts of fentanyl without regard for human life. "Today’s guilty verdict emphasizes our commitment to the tireless work of investigating and prosecuting those responsible for fueling addiction and deadly overdoses and poisonings in our area – saving lives in our communities."
Evidence presented during the trial showed that between January 21, 2022, and September 28, 2022, Green distributed fentanyl in Accokeek, Maryland. These distributions occurred both at a home he controlled and through deliveries at various locations to users and other dealers. He employed individuals as testers for his fentanyl mixtures and runners to meet customers outside his home.
Sentencing will be determined by U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow after considering relevant guidelines and statutory factors.
Phil Selden commended the DEA and PGPD for their investigative work on this case and thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Darren S. Gardner and Brooke Oki for prosecuting it.
For further information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office's priorities or resources available to help the community, visit their website at www.justice.gov/usao-md.
