Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced on May 1 that felony charges have been filed against two individuals in connection with the trafficking of fentanyl and other controlled substances in the Prospect Avenue Corridor.
The case is significant because it follows a series of overdoses involving seven people, which authorities believe are linked to narcotics sales from a residence in the area. Law enforcement officials say the amount of fentanyl seized could have resulted in thousands of lethal doses.
Danasia L. Miller has been charged with two counts of second-degree drug trafficking and one count of possession of a controlled substance. The first trafficking charge is classified as a class B felony, carrying a sentence between five and fifteen years if convicted. The second trafficking charge is a class C felony, with possible imprisonment ranging from three to ten years. The possession charge carries one to seven years in prison.
Myron D. Mays faces three counts of second-degree drug trafficking, one count of unlawful possession of a firearm, and one count of possession of a controlled substance. Two drug trafficking charges are class B felonies; the third is class C.
According to court records, Kansas City police responded to multiple overdose incidents near Prospect Avenue before receiving information about suspected fentanyl sales at a nearby residence. Detectives identified Miller as an alleged seller after observing activity consistent with narcotics distribution at the location.
On April 29, officers arrested Miller while she was riding in a vehicle driven by Mays. A search uncovered large quantities of methamphetamine and phencyclidine near the driver’s seat; both suspects were taken into custody. In total, police seized over 20 grams of fentanyl, more than 100 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, phencyclidine, and a firearm during their investigation.
A Jackson County judge set bond for both defendants at $50,000 (10%). Johnson emphasized that “charges are only accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until the defendants are either found guilty or plead guilty.”
