Houston rapper Da Breadman along with eight other people were reportedly indicted on federal drug charges for allegedly selling drugs near schools in the Third Ward.
Da Breadman (real name Jermaine West), along with two other men—Bobby Pharms and Jonathan Rawlins were charged with distribution of meth, cocaine, and/or oxycodone and hydrocodone. U.S. Attorney Ryan Patrick said the men were allegedly selling drugs near Houston schools, which included Worthing High School located in the Third Ward.
The indictment against West says he got his prescription opioids from six others involved who are now considered suspects. The people mentioned in the indictment reportedly got West the drugs through the Ennis Street Pharmacy and Barker Cypress Pharmacy in Houston.
Pharms, Rawlins, and Da Breadman could face up life in prison, along with $10 million in fines if they are convicted on the narcotics charges. Reports noted for each count of the charges related to prescription drugs, West and the six people mentioned are facing up to 20 years in prison along with up to $1 million in fines.
Source: KHOU 11
