Altoona Man Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Overdose Death

Donald 'The Rev' Dargan convicted of drug delivery resulting in death and human trafficking charges

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A 64-year-old Altoona man named Donald 'The Rev' Delanor Dargan was sentenced to 51 years and 9 months to 105 years in prison for delivering drugs that resulted in the 2021 overdose death of 38-year-old Colleen Buck. Dargan was also convicted of 10 counts related to his involvement in a human trafficking ring that targeted women struggling with addiction.

Why it matters

This case highlights the devastating impact of the opioid crisis and the predatory tactics used by drug dealers to exploit vulnerable individuals. The lengthy sentence reflects the severity of Dargan's crimes and the justice system's efforts to hold dealers accountable for overdose deaths.

The details

Dargan was convicted of 10 counts, including drug delivery resulting in death. During the sentencing, Buck's mother labeled Dargan a 'psychopath' in a victim impact statement. Dargan was the final member of a human-trafficking ring to be sentenced. The group targeted women struggling with addiction, providing drugs to induce dependency before abruptly cutting off their supply and forcing them into prostitution.

  • Colleen Buck's overdose death occurred in 2021.
  • Dargan was convicted and sentenced on February 24, 2026.

The players

Donald 'The Rev' Delanor Dargan

A 64-year-old Altoona man convicted of drug delivery resulting in death and human trafficking charges.

Colleen Buck

A 38-year-old woman who died of a drug overdose in 2021.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This case highlights the devastating impact of the opioid crisis and the predatory tactics used by drug dealers to exploit vulnerable individuals. The lengthy sentence reflects the severity of Dargan's crimes and the justice system's efforts to hold dealers accountable for overdose deaths.