Bruce Lindsey, Cocaine Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2025

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Sharon, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to firearm and drug trafficking crimes, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

Bruce Lindsey, 47, pleaded guilty before Senior United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab to committing firearm and drug trafficking crimes.

In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that, on March 20, 2025, Lindsey possessed with the intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine base, as well as a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking crime and after previously having been convicted of a felony. Federal law prohibits possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon.

Judge Schwab scheduled sentencing for September 1, 2026. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not less than five years and up to life in prison, a fine of up to $1.5 million, or both.

Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller is prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States.

The Mercer County Drug Task Force, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Lindsey.

Lindsey's crime carries a maximum total sentence of not less than five years and up to life in prison, a fine of up to $1.5 million, or both.

The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of firearm and drug trafficking crimes in our communities.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/sharon-felon-pleads-guilty-cocaine-and-firearm-charges