PITTSBURGH, PA – In a shocking case of organized crime, Cadee Akins Jr. has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in conspiring to distribute cocaine and crack in Beaver Falls.
According to the federal indictment, Akins Jr. conspired with his father, Cadee Akins Sr., and others to possess with intent to distribute and distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and 28 grams or more of cocaine base.
The investigation revealed that from November 2017 to September 2020, Akins Jr. supplied other drug dealers with cocaine or personally distributed crack to end users in Beaver Falls. During two controlled-buy operations, Akins Jr. was recorded on audio and video distributing crack.
Additionally, during a July 2019 traffic stop, law enforcement seized two kilograms of cocaine from Akins Sr., who transported cocaine to individuals within the conspiracy using rental vehicles.
Assistant United States Attorney Brendan J. McKenna prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung commended the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Akins Jr.
Akins Jr., 27, was sentenced by United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon last Friday. He will also serve four years of supervised release following his prison term.
The case is a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against organized crime in Pennsylvania. As the investigation revealed, Akins Jr. and his co-conspirators were involved in a sophisticated operation that involved the distribution of large quantities of cocaine and crack.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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