Springfield Man Charged with Cocaine Distribution, Firearms Offenses
A Springfield man has been charged with possessing with intent to distribute cocaine and firearms offenses, according to federal authorities.
Pedro Deleon, 32, was indicted in federal court in Springfield with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug distribution.
According to the charging document, Deleon possessed with the intent to distribute drugs and a firearm on Oct. 22, 2024.
Deleon was previously convicted of a crime punishable by a sentence exceeding one year, authorities said.
The charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, a lifetime of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million. The charge of felon in possession provides for a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. The charge of possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug distribution provides for a sentence of up to life in prison, five years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley, Brian Keys, United States Marshal for the District of Massachusetts, and Colonel Geoffrey Nobel of the Massachusetts State Police announced the charges today. The case is being prosecuted by Todd E. Newhouse of the Springfield Branch Office.
The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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