Randolph Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes

BOSTON - A Randolph man was indicted today by a federal grand jury for allegedly possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine and MDMA and for possessing a loaded gun in furtherance of drug trafficking.

Tayvon Harper, 32, is charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

According to the indictment, on Feb. 25, 2026, in Holbrook, Mass., Harper allegedly possessed fentanyl, cocaine and MDMA intended for distribution as well as a Glock 21 .45 caliber pistol. It is further alleged that he possessed one magazine containing 13 rounds of .45 caliber ammunition and $1,040 in cash.

The charge of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. The charge of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime provides for a sentence of not less than five years in prison, consecutive to any other sentence, up to five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Jarod A. Forget, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Field Division made the announcement. Valuable assistance was provided by the Holbrook and Randolph Police Departments, Massachusetts State Police and the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Cutshall of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit is prosecuting the case.

The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.