OSSIPEE — A Bartlett man who was a major drug dealer in the valley in 2016 was sentenced to 14-28 years in prison Thursday in Carroll County Superior Court. In court, he expressed remorse for his actions and said he hopes others can learn from his mistakes.
Jonathan Folds, 30, pleaded guilty to two counts of sale of a controlled drug, subsequent offense; one count of possession of a controlled drug with the intent to sell, subsequent offense; one count of falsifying physical evidence; and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.
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