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Dubuque man sentenced for distributing fentanyl near school

By Courtney Chaffee Jul 7, 2025 | 12:47 PM

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37-year-old Shon Dwayne Perkins has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl near a protected location in Dubuque. Perkins pleaded guilty in December to one count of this crime. Evidence showed that Perkins sold a fentanyl mixture, leading to a drug user developing necrosis and permanent scarring of the arms. Investigators say the sales took place near a protected area, compounding the severity of the offense. After serving his prison term, Perkins will undergo a six-year supervised release.