Kevin Nicol Sentenced For Meth Distribution in PA

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A Westmoreland County man has been handed a five-year sentence for his role in a meth distribution scheme that court records indicate involved over 94% pure ‘ice’ methamphetamine.

Kevin Nicol, 58, of Harrison City, was sentenced by United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti to five years imprisonment followed by four years of supervised release. The court also ordered Nicol to pay a $17,500 fine for violating federal narcotics laws, according to United States Attorney David J. Hickton.

The investigation revealed that Nicol was part of a conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. In court stipulations, it was agreed that 279.2 grams of the highly addictive drug were directly attributable to Nicol, which influenced the sentencing guidelines.

Judge Conti emphasized the gravity of the offense during the sentencing hearing, calling it a very serious crime. The high purity level of the methamphetamine, over 94%, further underscored the danger posed by this substance.

Assistant United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman led the prosecution effort on behalf of the government, ensuring that Nicol was held accountable for his actions. U.S. Attorney Hickton commended both the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Pennsylvania State Police for their diligent work in bringing Nicol to justice.

This conviction is a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against drug trafficking in our communities. Nicol’s sentence serves as a deterrent and reinforces the commitment to combating organized crime and its impact on public safety.

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