Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced After Death | Portland News

Fifty-one-year-old Hugo Gomez-Soto just got 21 years in federal prison for selling fentanyl that killed a 29-year-old man in Portland — a case prosecutors say proves the deadly impact of his actions. The victim, lured into a sting using his phone, died after using counterfeit pills and powder the day after purchase. After a six-day trial in April 2026, Gomez-Soto was convicted on charges including distributing fentanyl resulting in death. Authorities stress this sentence sends a clear message: fentanyl dealers face severe consequences, especially when their drugs claim lives — even as they acknowledge no amount of justice can undo the tragedy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80fcea947493fb44