TRENTON, N.J. — An Atlantic County man was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for providing fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdoses of two teenagers, New Jersey authorities announced Thursday.
Elias Santiago, 27, of Egg Harbor Township, was sentenced on March 10 by Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey J. Waldman. He pleaded guilty in December to two counts of strict liability drug-induced death. Santiago must serve 85% of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole under the No Early Release Act.
“The defendant sold deadly, illegal drugs disguised as Percocet, leading directly to the overdose deaths of two teenagers,” said Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. “This case highlights the tragic consequences when callous drug dealers sell their dangerous products to unsuspecting users.”…