Metro Atlanta Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Fentanyl Overdose Deaths

David 'Capone' Shane Lancaster pleaded guilty to RICO charges and involuntary manslaughter for selling deadly drugs.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:21pm

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A 47-year-old metro Atlanta man named David 'Capone' Shane Lancaster has been sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by 10 years of probation for his role in selling fentanyl that led to the overdose deaths of two people in 2023 and 2024. Lancaster pleaded guilty to violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act as well as charges of involuntary manslaughter, sale of fentanyl, and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing opioid crisis in Georgia and the devastating impact that fentanyl-laced drugs can have on local communities. Prosecutors are taking an aggressive stance against dealers whose drugs lead to overdose deaths, aiming to hold them accountable and deter future drug-related fatalities.

The details

According to officials, Lancaster operated a fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution business called 'Capone, Inc.' between May 2023 and March 2024, selling the drugs throughout Gwinnett County. Evidence showed his drug sales were linked to the overdose deaths of 25-year-old Eldin Mehmedovic in May 2023 and 21-year-old Sean Robert Wignall in January 2024.

  • Mehmedovic died of an overdose on May 23, 2023.
  • Wignall died of an overdose on January 6, 2024.
  • Lancaster was arrested between May 2023 and March 2024.

The players

David 'Capone' Shane Lancaster

A 47-year-old metro Atlanta man who pleaded guilty to RICO charges and involuntary manslaughter for selling fentanyl that led to two overdose deaths.

Eldin Mehmedovic

A 25-year-old man who died of a fentanyl overdose in May 2023.

Sean Robert Wignall

A 21-year-old man who died of a fentanyl overdose in January 2024.

Patsy Austin-Gatson

The District Attorney who stated that those dealing deadly drugs will face serious consequences.

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What they’re saying

“People are dying from these drugs, and we are going to ensure that those who keep dealing face serious consequences.”

— Patsy Austin-Gatson, District Attorney

What’s next

Lancaster will serve 30 years in prison followed by 10 years of probation for his crimes.

The takeaway

This case underscores the urgent need to combat the opioid crisis and hold drug dealers accountable for the deadly consequences of their actions. Prosecutors are taking an aggressive stance to deter future drug-related fatalities and protect vulnerable communities.