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United States of America v. Tayvain Folkes
Date: 03-07-2025
Case Number: 23-CR-141
Judge: Jennifer P. Wilson
Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (Dauphin County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Harrisburg
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Harrisburg Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Tayvain Folkes, age 24, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced by the U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer P. Wilson to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.
According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, law enforcement conducted a controlled purchase of one gram of fentanyl from Folkes on December 28, 2021. Based on that purchase, law enforcement obtained a search warrant for Folkes' residence, which yielded approximately 269 grams of fentanyl, a Glock 9mm pistol, and approximately $35,000 in cash. Folkes admitted to possessing the firearm and narcotics after his arrest.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities and measuring the results.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Harrisburg, the Vice Unit, Dauphin County Drug Task Force, and the Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Michael Scalera prosecuted the case.
Kent Morlan, Esq.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
Harrisburg Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Tayvain Folkes, age 24, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced by the U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer P. Wilson to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.
According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, law enforcement conducted a controlled purchase of one gram of fentanyl from Folkes on December 28, 2021. Based on that purchase, law enforcement obtained a search warrant for Folkes' residence, which yielded approximately 269 grams of fentanyl, a Glock 9mm pistol, and approximately $35,000 in cash. Folkes admitted to possessing the firearm and narcotics after his arrest.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities and measuring the results.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Harrisburg, the Vice Unit, Dauphin County Drug Task Force, and the Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Michael Scalera prosecuted the case.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Tayvain Folkes?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Tayvain Folkes?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (Dauphin County), PA. The presiding judge was Jennifer P. Wilson.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Tayvain Folkes?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Harrisburg. Defendant's attorney: .
When was United States of America v. Tayvain Folkes decided?
This case was decided on March 7, 2025.