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$7M Fentanyl and Heroin Bust Lands 29-Year-Old in 7-Year Prison Stint
Nico Nixon, a 29-year-old Pittsburgh resident, has been sentenced to 7 years (84 months) in prison for committing fentanyl and heroin trafficking and firearm crimes while on supervised release following a prior conviction for heroin trafficking.
Nixon’s crimes were discovered in 2019 when he was found to be possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl and heroin, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, on August 3, 2019.
Earlier this year, Nixon pled guilty to the aforementioned charges. This conviction comes after Nixon’s previous conviction in federal court in 2012 for conspiring to distribute at least 100 grams of heroin.
Nixon was sentenced to 87 months in prison for his 2012 conviction. However, in 2015, his prison sentence was reduced by 16 months as a result of across-the-board retroactive reductions to the sentencing guideline ranges for drug trafficking crimes.
In addition to the 7-year prison sentence, Nixon was also given a 12-month consecutive prison sentence for violating his release conditions.
The investigation leading to Nixon’s conviction and sentence was conducted by the Pittsburgh Police Bureau of Police, the United States Marshals Service, and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. This case is being prosecuted as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime through evidence-based strategies and community partnerships.
Nixon’s sentencing is a significant blow to those involved in fentanyl and heroin trafficking in the Pittsburgh area. It serves as a reminder that those who engage in these activities will be held accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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