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Charleroi Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Heroin, Fentanyl, and Gun Trafficking
A 28-year-old Charleroi, Pennsylvania, resident, Rashawn Ford, has been slapped with a 10-year prison sentence for his role in a string of heroin and fentanyl trafficking crimes, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
United States District Judge William S. Stickman IV handed down the sentence on Rashawn Ford, who was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a mixture containing heroin and fentanyl, as well as possession of a firearm in furtherance of that drug trafficking crime.
On March 13, 2021, a Pennsylvania State Police trooper initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Ford in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. During the stop, the trooper recovered packaged heroin and fentanyl, in addition to a loaded handgun. Law enforcement subsequently learned that Ford was staying at a Westmoreland County hotel, where Ford was keeping additional controlled substances in his room.
On March 14, 2021, law enforcement executed a search warrant upon that hotel room, resulting in the seizure of packaged heroin and fentanyl, a handgun loaded with 27 rounds of ammunition, and over $8,600. Following these seizures, federal and state law enforcement opened a joint investigation into Ford, which culminated in the execution of several search warrants on properties associated with Ford in August 2022. Those searches resulted in the seizure of packaged heroin, a loaded handgun, and over $200,000.
As part of his sentence, Ford forfeited approximately $273,979 that was seized from him during the investigation. The forfeiture brings the total amount of seized assets to nearly $284,000.
Assistant United States Attorney Brendan J. McKenna prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan commended the Pennsylvania State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Ford.
Ford’s sentence serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of heroin and fentanyl trafficking in our communities. The Grimy Times will continue to shine a light on those responsible for fueling this epidemic.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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