Farrell Resident Gets 7 Years for Coke, Fentanyl, Meth, Gun Crimes

Farrell, PA resident Dimetrius Morris, 39, is going down for seven years. Morris was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for committing drug trafficking and firearms crimes, announced United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.

Morris committed the crimes on February 20, 2020. As part of his sentence, he’ll have to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term. This is the latest in a long string of convictions for Morris, who has spent nearly 10 years in prison for previous drug trafficking and weapons crimes.

Morris had previously pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to distribute cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. He also pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of that drug trafficking crime. The conviction is a culmination of a long and storied history of crime for Morris, who has been convicted of several drug trafficking and weapons crimes in both federal and state courts over the past 15 years.

The investigation into Morris’s crimes was a collaborative effort between the Sharon Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Farrell Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.

Morris’s case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities across the country. The program brings together law enforcement and community organizations to prevent violence and make neighborhoods safer.

The Department of Justice launched a violent crime reduction strategy in 2021, strengthening PSN by focusing on trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting enforcement priorities, and measuring results. Morris’s conviction is a testament to the success of this strategy and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to keep communities safe.

The sentence is a significant blow to Morris, who will now spend the next seven years behind bars. It’s a reminder that crime does not pay and that those who commit drug trafficking and firearm crimes will face severe consequences.