An Ocala man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in state prison for manslaughter following the fatal fentanyl overdose of a 22-year-old man in 2023.
Eligio Cintron Perez, 27, entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) on Friday, August 28, receiving a sentence of 124.35 months in state prison. Perez was granted credit for 616 days already served in custody.
Perez’s acceptance of the plea agreement came two days after a Marion County jury failed to reach a verdict, prompting the court to declare a mistrial on Wednesday, August 26…