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Washington, PA Man Sentenced to Probation for Selling Controlled Substances
A Washington County resident has been sentenced in federal court to five years of probation, the first six-months of which are to be served on home detention, a $3,000 fine, and ordered to forfeit $200,000 on his conviction of possession with intent to distribute schedule II controlled substances and obtaining prescriptions by fraud.
PITTSBURGH, PA – 05/22/2024. Dennis Devenney, Sr., 57, of Washington, Pennsylvania, was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including Oxycodone, Opana, and Morphine, for cash and fraudulently obtaining prescriptions.
United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon imposed the sentence on Devenney, a well-known figure in the Washington, PA community.
According to information presented to the court, Devenney sold controlled substances for cash and obtained prescriptions fraudulently.
Assistant United States Attorney Robert S. Cessar prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton commended the Drug Enforcement Administration for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Devenney.
The case is a significant blow to the organized crime rings that have plagued the Pittsburgh area for years.
The $200,000 forfeiture is a significant step towards holding Devenney accountable for his actions.
Dennis Devenney, Sr. was sentenced on May 22, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and obtaining prescriptions by fraud.
Defendant Name: Dennis Devenney, Sr.
Criminal Charges: Possession with intent to distribute schedule II controlled substances and obtaining prescriptions by fraud.
City and State: Washington, Pennsylvania.
Exact Date: May 22, 2024.
Sentence or Outcome: Five years of probation, home detention for six months, $3,000 fine, and $200,000 forfeiture.
Dollar Amounts: $3,000 fine, $200,000 forfeiture.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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