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Metro Atlanta man sentenced for selling fentanyl in Walmart and Wendy’s parking lots
By WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
A Woodstock man has been sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to multiple fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking charges stemming from an undercover drug investigation in Cherokee County.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Office of the District Attorne...
Key takeaway [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Office of the District Attorney for the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit announced Tuesday that Quentodd Montell Pinkins, 35, of Woodstock, entered a negotiated guilty plea on June 2.
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The sentencing of Quentodd Montell Pinkins to 30 years for fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking charges has significant implications for public safety in Metro Atlanta . The fact that Pinkins conducted drug deals in plain sight in Walmart and Wendy's parking lots near Highway 92 in Woodstock raises concerns about the accessibility of illicit substances in everyday locations. This case highlights the need for continued collaboration between law enforcement agencies, such as the Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad, to combat drug trafficking in the region. The recovery of trafficking quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine, as well as other substances, underscores the severity of the issue. As the community moves forward, it will be crucial to monitor the effectiveness of these efforts and ensure that resources are allocated to support prevention and treatment programs, ultimately reducing the demand for these dangerous substances in Metro Atlanta.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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