Source: Office of United States Attorneys
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possession with the intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.
David Loveings, age 71, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that Loveings was pulled over by officers from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for various traffic violations. The traffic stop eventually led to a search of Loveings’ vehicle and the seizure of approximately 927 grams of cocaine.
Judge Wiegand scheduled sentencing for May 13, 2025. The law provides for a total sentence of not less than five years in prison and not more than forty years in prison, a fine of not more than $5,000,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Brendan T. Conway is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Loveings.