Cleveland man indicted for Fairview Park overdose death

A Cleveland man was indicted for selling the drugs that lead to an overdose death in Fairview Park last summer. 

According to the indictment, 28-year-old Devontae Payne sold a mixture of fentanyl and heroin to a person that led to their fatal overdose.  

Payne faces the following charges: 

• 1 count of distributing fentanyl and heroine
• 1 count possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
• 2 counts of using a communication facility to facilitate a felony drug offense

The indictment also alleges that Payne sold heroin on November 1 and November 7, and possessed nearly five grams of a mixture of heroin and fentanyl.

“Defendants like this one, who sell the opioids killing our friends and neighbors, will be held accountable for their actions,” U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman said. “The detectives and agents who worked this case are to be commended for their tenacity.”

This case was investigated by the DEA, Cleveland Division of Police and the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department.