Chesapeake drug trafficker sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison

NORFOLK, Va. - A Chesapeake man was sentenced today to 16 years and eight months in prison for manufacturing, distributing, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

According to court documents, on Aug. 13, 2023, Chesapeake Police (CPD) responded to four non-fatal overdoses at a hotel in Chesapeake. At least one of the four victims, who mistakenly thought they had ingested cocaine, had to be revived with naloxone (Narcan). CPD was informed that the drugs were sold by a person known as "Eazy," a local narcotics distributor. CPD identified "Eazy" as Eric Stephon Faulcon, 43.

On Aug. 22, 2023, CPD conducted a controlled purchase of fentanyl from Faulcon, during which he sold 1.44 grams of a mixture of fentanyl and xylazine. On Oct. 3, 2023, Faulcon agreed to sell heroin and fentanyl. With the assistance of another individual, Faulcon sold 1.06 grams of a mixture of fentanyl and xylazine.

On Oct. 17, 2023, CPD executed search warrants at Faulcon's residence. During the search, investigators recovered 532 grams of fentanyl, 126 grams of methamphetamine, 756 grams of cocaine, a digital scale with residue, packaging materials, $4,732, and a loaded handgun. The firearm, which had been reported stolen, was equipped with an extended magazine and a machinegun conversion device, rendering the firearm capable of fully automatic fire.

Faulcon was previously federally convicted of conspiracy to distribute heroin. Upon his release from the Bureau of Prisons, he continued to engage in criminal conduct which led to convictions for possession of heroin and two armed bank robberies. He was sentenced to 47 years in prison with 29 years suspended. Faulcon was released from prison on Oct. 25, 2021, and was on supervised probation when he committed the crimes for which he was sentenced today.

Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Anthony A. Spotswood, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Washington Field Division; and Mark G. Solesky, Chief of Chesapeake Police, made the announcement after sentencing by U.S. District Judge Arenda Wright Allen.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristin G. Bird prosecuted the case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 2:24-cr-30.