Akilees Kadeem Hobson, Armand Kierran Hobson, Drug Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2024

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Brothers Indicted on Drug Trafficking Charges in Luzerne County

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania – A federal grand jury has indicted two Luzerne County brothers on drug trafficking charges, announced United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam.

Akilees Kadeem Hobson, 26, of Edwardsville, Pennsylvania, and Armand Kierran Hobson, 27, of Plymouth, Pennsylvania, were indicted on drug trafficking charges.

According to the indictment, Akilees Hobson distributed cocaine and fentanyl over a dozen times in Luzerne County in August and September 2024. The indictment further alleges that on September 12, 2024, Armand Hobson assisted Akilees with the distribution of fentanyl.

It is also alleged that on September 25, 2024, Akilees Hobson possessed with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, and Armand Hobson possessed with intent to distribute fentanyl and marijuana.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Luzerne County Drug Task Force.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jenny P. Roberts is prosecuting the case. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence.

The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 30 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. 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.

Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.