Buckeye Reporter

An Akron resident has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses. Justin A. Corn, 30, received a sentence of 140 months from U.S. District Judge Benita Y. Pearson after pleading guilty in April to charges involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.

Corn admitted to one count each of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. Following his prison term, he will serve six years of supervised release and must forfeit $4,740 that was seized by federal agents. The sentencing took place on August 12, 2025.

Court documents show that Corn led Akron police on a high-speed chase during an attempted traffic stop. He reached speeds up to 80 mph in a residential area before crashing into three civilian vehicles and then onto a sidewalk. After the crash, he fled the scene on foot. Officers searching his vehicle found nearly 400 grams of methamphetamine, over 320 grams of fentanyl, and more than 30 grams of cocaine.

Investigators also determined that Corn had five previous convictions for drug trafficking. Due to this history, Judge Pearson classified him as a career offender.

The case was investigated by the DEA Detroit Division’s Akron Field Office and the Akron Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Peter E. Daly prosecuted the case for the Northern District of Ohio.

“National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is observed this month, Thursday Aug. 21, 2025. For more information about this and other resources, visit dea.gov/fentanylawareness.”