Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Farrell, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of cocaine trafficking within 1,000 feet of a public housing location, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.
Cleo Johnson, 33, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon.
In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that Johnson possessed with intent to distribute cocaine base within 1,000 feet of public housing on October 29, 2021.
Judge Bissoon scheduled sentencing for November 5, 2024. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not less than one year and up to 40 years in prison, a fine of up to $2 million, or both. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant, among other factors.
Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller is prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States.
The Mercer County Drug Task Force, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Johnson.