A tragic incident has led to federal charges against a Washington, D.C. man in connection with the overdose death of a 20-year-old from Virginia. Jack Hargreaves was found dead in May 2024, and authorities allege that Anthony “Ant” Winslow, 44, supplied the fentanyl that caused Hargreaves’ death.
Hargreaves, a resident of Sterling, was pronounced dead on May 20, 2024, after Winslow reportedly drove him to a fire station in Northeast D.C. around 6 a.m. Winslow told investigators that Hargreaves had picked him up the night before and that they had traveled to a friend’s home in Virginia. During the drive, Hargreaves began to drive erratically after consuming what Winslow believed to be Xanax or Percocet, prompting Winslow to take control of the vehicle.
Upon arriving at the fire station, Hargreaves was found unresponsive in the passenger seat. Investigators later discovered four counterfeit blue M30 pills in Hargreaves’ sock, which were confirmed to contain fentanyl through laboratory testing. Additionally, a review of Hargreaves’ phone revealed messages indicating that Winslow had been selling him narcotics for several months leading up to his death.
Winslow remained at the fire station long enough to speak with a detective before leaving the scene. More than two years later, he was arrested on October 21, near his home in D.C. following the federal indictment.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro expressed the profound impact of Hargreaves’ death on his family, stating, “Jack Hargreaves was just 20 years old. His parents are now living every family’s worst nightmare. Anthony Winslow is being held accountable for his death, but no prosecution can undo this loss.” She emphasized the ongoing threat of fentanyl in the community, warning that those who distribute such dangerous substances will be prosecuted.
Cindy Marx, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Washington Division, remarked on the broader implications of the case, saying, “Unfortunately, this indictment involves the death of a very young resident from Virginia. Another promising young life, full of potential, has been lost to the war we are facing during this Fentanyl Crisis.” She reiterated the DEA’s commitment to combating illegal drugs and holding those responsible accountable.
