Apr 23, 2023

Kansas felon accused attempting to sell fentanyl

Posted Apr 23, 2023 4:58 PM
Velo has convictions for theft, obstruction, criminal trespass, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and four previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo KDOC
Velo has convictions for theft, obstruction, criminal trespass, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and four previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo KDOC

WICHITA —A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a woman and a man from Kansas with drug trafficking crimes.

According to court documents, Regan Viner, 29, and Abram Velo, 41, both of Wichita, are charged with one count of possession of methamphetamine with intention to distribute and one count of possession of fentanyl with intention to distribute. Velo is also charged with one count of possession of a firearm by convicted felon and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Velo has convictions for theft, obstruction, criminal trespass, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and four previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is investigating the case.