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Navy Sailor Pleads Guilty to Selling Fentanyl-Adulterated Pills on USS Abraham Lincoln
A U.S. Navy sailor, Bailey Szramowski, 29, has admitted to selling counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Szramowski pleaded guilty in federal court to the charges, which include distributing pills that led to a fatal overdose. The incident involved a sailor identified as A.N., who died of a fentanyl overdose on January 3, 2023, while on leave in a recreational vehicle in San Leandro, California. Ten days later, another sailor, identified as C.L., was hospitalized for a drug overdose and administered Narcan. C.L. reported to investigators that Szramowski sold him three pills the day of his overdose and that Szramowski and A.N. had been selling pills to crew members for approximately a year. Szramowski attempted to cover up his actions by instructing A.N.'s family members to delete text messages between them, warning that he could 'go down for murder.' The former fiancée of A.N. stated that after his death, she found only nine pills among his belongings, having purchased ten from Szramowski for $100. Szramowski's spouse, Johnnese Poomaihealani, 25, also pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl. Both Szramowski and Poomaihealani are scheduled for sentencing on December 11, 2026. Szramowski faces a potential sentence of five to 40 years in federal prison, while Poomaihealani faces up to 20 years. The case highlights the ongoing issue of drug trafficking within military vessels and the severe consequences of distributing fentanyl-laced substances. The U.S. Department of Justice emphasized the dangers of fentanyl, which is significantly more potent than traditional opioids, and the need for stringent measures to prevent such incidents. The case also underscores the importance of accountability among military personnel and the legal repercussions for those involved in drug-related crimes.