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'Long-time drug dealer' operating out of hotel found guilty

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County District Attorney announced a jury has found a "long-time drug dealer" guilty on various drug trafficking charges.

A jury has found Junior Rashean Jackson, of Scranton, guilty on the following charges after a two-day trial:

Possession with intent to deliver fentanyl

Possession with intent to deliver cocaine

Possession of fentanyl

Possession of cocaine

Possession of drug paraphernalia

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During the investigation, detectives stated they executed a search warrant at a Scranton hotel room rented by Jackson to distribute drugs.

The search seized 14 grams of fentanyl and 13 grams of cocaine as well as cash and various tools used in drug distribution.

Jackson faces a maximum sentence of 57 years in state prison, fines totaling $752,500, and supervised release.