Fentanyl Distributor Gets 15-Year Sentence

Wilmington gang member sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for fentanyl distribution

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington man identified by federal authorities as a member of the United Blood Nation street gang has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Maurice McKeithan, 25, known by the street name “Puff,” was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Louise W. Flanagan. McKeithan pleaded guilty in December 2025,…

Fentanyl distributor gets 15-year sentence

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) -- Maurice McKeithan, also known as "Puff," has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for two counts of distribution of fentanyl. He pleaded guilty to the charges on December 16, 2025. According to a press release, the Wilmington Police Department and ATF made several controlled purchases of fentanyl and [...]