Benjamin Heffelfinger, Insider #1542

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Sentence

Sentenced to a term of 24 months of Probation. Special Assessment $10.00. Restitution: $500.00

Criminal History

  • On February 2, 2021, Heffelfinger pled guilty to a November 2020 Illegal Use or Possession of Marihuana Drug Paraphernalia. He was sentenced to a $100 fine.
  • On January 5, 2022, Heffelfinger pled guilty to Illegal Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was sentenced to a $50 fine.
  • On August 10, 2023, Heffelfinger pled guilty to Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence. He was sentenced to conditional probation for 1 year, participation in the Drivers Improvement Program in lieu of jail time, and 90 days on SCRAM, an alcohol monitoring device.

Heffelfinger has documented substance abuse history. Most notably, Heffelfinger had an opiate overdose on February 7, 2024, during which his mother administered Narcan to him and performed chest compressions. He subsequently entered and completed a detox and inpatient treatment, and as of his PSR interview, April 8, 2024, he was participating in an Intensive Outpatient Program. Probation reported that, both before and after his February 7, 2024 overdose, Heffelfinger has admitted to and/or tested positive for drugs, including on January 28, 2024 (sweat patches yielded a positive result for fentanyl); February 5, 2024 (urine sample tested positive for marijuana and fentanyl); May 11 and 27, 2024 (defendant reported that he used marijuana on those days); May 28, 2024 (urine sample tested positive for marijuana); June 24, 2024 (defendant admitted to using a “hard drug” on that date); and July 1, 2024 (defendant admitted to using marijuana the week prior to July 1, 2024). I

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