Source: Office of United States Attorneys
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A former resident of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court on December 4, 2024, to charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.
Taiwan Donje Rodgers, 27, pleaded guilty to two counts before Senior United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti.
In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that, on or about May 18, 2020, Rodgers unlawfully possessed with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. Additionally, Rodgers possessed firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon. Federal law prohibits a convicted felon from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
Judge Conti scheduled sentencing for April 3, 2025. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, or both. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Carl J. Spindler is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Duquesne Police Department and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation in this case.