Naples man charged with first-degree murder in fentanyl overdose

Naples man charged with first-degree murder in fentanyl overdose

Updated: December 4, 2024, 11:37 a.m. EST

A Naples man has been charged with first-degree murder after he was accused of selling drugs that led to a man’s death. According to court documents, on May 11, 2024, 44-year-old Brian Edward Jessup sold drugs to the victim, which resulted in him selling drugs containing fentanyl. Jessup is charged with first-degree murder, along with one count of sale of a controlled substance. First-degree murder is a capital felony for which Jessup has only two options when found guilty – life in prison with no chance of release or the death penalty. Court documents say Jessup is being held without bail. Download the free NBC2 News app to get your latest news and weather alerts.