WILMINGTON, Del. – A federal grand jury returned an indictment April 7, 2026, charging a Bridgeville, Delaware man for unlawfully possessing fentanyl and an AR-15-style rifle. Lamir Faison, 21, appeared for an initial appearance on April 16, 2026, before the Honorable Laura D. Hatcher.
According to the indictment, Faison was found in possession of fentanyl, which he intended to distribute, and an AR-15-style rifle. Faison is prohibited from possessing firearms because of a prior felony conviction.
Faison is charged with one count of possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, one count of possession of a firearm by a person prohibited, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. If convicted, Faison faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
U.S. Attorney Benjamin L. Wallace and Special Agent in Charge Charles Doerrer, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), made the announcement.
ATF, the Delaware State Police, and the Delaware State Department of Probation and Parole investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin P. Pierce is prosecuting the case.
A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the District of Delaware or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:26-cr-60.
The charges contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office — Delaware — U.S. Department of Justice press release.