Drug Trafficker Convicted On 16 Counts Of Distributing Fentanyl In Chelsea: DA

A Suffolk County jury convicted a 31-year-old Chelsea man Thursday, March 16, on multiple counts of trafficking fentanyl following an eight-day trial, authorities said.

James Oliveras, a 31-year-old Chelsea man, was found guilty on 16 counts of trafficking on Thursday, March 16, following an eight-day trial, Suffolk County authorities announced.
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Josh Lanier

03/16/2023 2:45 p.m.

James Oliveras, who also goes by the name Christian Hernandez, was found guilty of 14 counts of distribution of a Class A substance, and one charge each of trafficking in fentanyl of 10 grams or more and trafficking in fentanyl between 18-36 grams, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced. The jury deliberated for 15 hours before returning their verdict.

A judge will sentence Oliveras on Tuesday.

Massachusetts State Police arrested Oliveras in 2019 following a six-month investigation where an undercover detective purchased fentanyl from him several times, authorities said.

Troopers raided two homes on Nov. 12, 2019, related to Oliveras on Eden and Heard streets, where they found 30 grams of fentanyl, a kilo press, along with nearly $5,000 in cash, officials said.

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