Milton Mosley Indicted

A Harrisburg man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for possession with intent to distribute crack, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Milton Mosley, age 45, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted today by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

According to U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, the indictment alleges that Mosley was arrested by Harrisburg Police Officers on January 4, 2017, in the Allison Hill section of Harrisburg. The officers found crack on Mosley’s person and also found a .380 caliber Taurus handgun in his possession. The indictment also alleges that Mosley is a convicted felon, making it illegal for him to possess a firearm.

The matter was investigated by the Harrisburg Police Department along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott R. Ford is prosecuting the case. This case was brought as part of the Violent Crime Reduction Partnership (“VCRP”), a district wide initiative to combat the spread of violent crime in the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

The maximum penalty for this offense is up to life in prison, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the Judge is also required to consider and weigh a number of factors, including the nature, circumstances and seriousness of the offense; the history and characteristics of the defendant; and the need to punish the defendant, protect the public and provide for the defendant’s educational, vocational and medical needs.

For these reasons, the statutory maximum penalty for the offense is not an accurate indicator of the potential sentence for a specific defendant. The case against Milton Mosley is ongoing, and the public will be kept informed of any developments. The Violent Crime Reduction Partnership is committed to reducing violent crime in the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and this indictment is a step towards achieving that goal.