A Holtsville man has been indicted on multiple felony charges for allegedly selling fentanyl and cocaine that led to the fatal overdose of a U.S. Navy veteran in Suffolk County, prosecutors said.
Jaden Bholan, 24, was arraigned April 8, 2026, in Suffolk County Supreme Court on charges including criminal sale and possession of controlled substances, as well as weapons offenses, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
Core Details
Prosecutors allege that on January 20, 2026, in North Lindenhurst, Bholan sold fentanyl and cocaine to a 41-year-old U.S. Navy veteran who had served four overseas deployments and founded a nonprofit organization supporting veterans in Suffolk County.
Authorities said the victim ingested the drugs and died that same evening.
Investigators further allege that after learning of the veteran’s death, Bholan continued selling narcotics and even promoted the potency of his fentanyl in text messages during subsequent transactions.
Arrest and Evidence
On March 27, 2026, Suffolk County police attempted to apprehend Bholan at his Holtsville apartment. Prosecutors said he fled and discarded approximately eight grams of cocaine and fentanyl, along with two cellphones and a digital scale.
Police said Bholan was also carrying an additional cellphone and more than $2,000 in cash in small denominations.
During a court-authorized search of the apartment, authorities allegedly recovered a loaded Glock handgun equipped with a high-capacity magazine, ammunition, and another digital scale. Prosecutors said the firearm was unsecured and accessible to a 3-year-old child living in the residence.
Charges and Legal Stakes
Bholan faces a wide range of charges, including:
- Criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, a Class C violent felony
- Criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a Class D violent felony
- Two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, Class B felonies
- Multiple additional drug possession charges, including Class B and Class C felonies
- Endangering the welfare of a child, a Class A misdemeanor
If convicted, Bholan faces between 3½ and 15 years in prison.
Bail and Next Steps
Acting Supreme Court Justice Philip Goglas ordered Bholan held on $300,000 cash bail, $600,000 bond, or a $3 million partially secured bond. He is scheduled to return to court on May 15, 2026.
Prosecutors emphasized that the charges are allegations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
