Henderson man pleads guilty to two drug deaths

A Henderson man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to two counts of distributing fentanyl resulting in death.

According to court documents, 20-year-old Elijah Lovell pleaded guilty to two counts of distributing fentanyl resulting in death. 

Between December 27, 2021, and January 31, 2022, Lovell distributed fentanyl that resulted in the death of another person, “J.H.” Additionally, on or about May 5, 2022, Lovell distributed fentanyl that resulted in the death of another person, “C.G.”

Lovell is scheduled to be sentenced on April 17, 2024. He faces a minimum sentence of 20 years and a maximum sentence of life in prison. 

A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

There is no parole in the federal system.

The Henderson Police Department and Henderson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the case.