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Midlothian Man Pleads Guilty to Steroid Distribution Conspiracy

RICHMOND, Va. – Carl E. Macchiarulo, 43, of Midlothian, Virginia, pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute anabolic steroids on June 19, 2015.

According to the plea agreement, Macchiarulo operated an illegal steroid distribution business known as CK Labs out of his home in Midlothian between December 2012 and September 2014. He imported raw steroid powders and pills from China and other foreign countries, manufactured finished steroid products at his home, and distributed them to his customers through the mail.

Macchiarulo advertised his business on various internet sites known to serve as a marketplace for the distribution of anabolic steroids. During the course of the conspiracy, Macchiarulo imported at least 16 kilograms of raw steroid powders and thousands of steroid pills, and distributed steroids to customers located in over 30 states, including to at least one amateur athlete.

As part of the plea agreement, Macchiarulo agreed to forfeit $163,455 in U.S. currency that was seized by law enforcement as proceeds of the conspiracy.

Macchiarulo faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison when he is sentenced on June 19, 2015.

This case was investigated by the FBI’s Richmond Division and the United States Postal Inspection Service. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Dominick S. Gerace and Erik S. Siebert are prosecuting the case.

A copy of this press release may be found on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:15CR00050.

Carl E. Macchiarulo, 43, of Midlothian, Virginia, pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute anabolic steroids in Richmond, Virginia, on June 19, 2015.