By Randy Bartley Staff Writer
Two men involved in the delivery of drugs that killed a Clarion man were in court this week, as one was found guilty and the other entered a guilty plea.
Dameon Tyrell Arrington, of Pittsburgh, was convicted Oct. 22 of delivering heroin that resulted in the death of Tanner Eisenman, 28, in August 2018.
Arrington, 25, was convicted of drug delivery resulting in death, conspiracy drug delivery resulting in death, delivery of fentanyl and conspiracy to deliver fentanyl.
“When we started CNET (Clarion Narcotics Enforcement Team) in 2006, it was our objective to stop the flow of controlled substances that were killing our kids from coming into Clarion County,” Clarion District Attorney Mark Aaron said. “We didn’t stop at the Clarion County border; we went after the people responsible in Allegheny County for the delivery of fentanyl, which killed a young Clarion County resident.
“I think this is one of the most effective things we can do to stop the flow of drugs into Clarion County.”
Aaron said the commonwealth will request a long term in state prison. Arrington’s sentencing has been set for Nov. 20.
On Aug. 14, 2018, Arrington delivered stamp bags containing heroin, acetyl fentanyl and fentanyl to Eisenman, who was found deceased at his Clarion residence the next day.
Clarion County Coroner Randall Stom pronounced Eisenman dead at the scene.
The evidence against Arrington was gained through the use of a confidential informant and a sting operation by CNET.
On Oct. 23, Matthew Earl McDermid, 26, of Clarion, entered a guilty plea to a charge of recklessly endangering another person, a second-degree misdemeanor.
The other charges, including drug delivery resulting in death and involuntary manslaughter, were dropped.
The police investigation found McDermid drove Eisenman to Pittsburgh on Aug. 14. McDermid communicated with Arrington and purchased stamp bags from Arrington before returning to Clarion County later that day.
McDermid’s sentencing also is scheduled for Nov. 20.
