Deon Webb, 3rd Federal Drug Trafficking Offense, Pennsylvania 2019
PITTSBURGH, PA. - Deon Webb, a 44-year-old man from Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to violating federal narcotics laws, according to a statement released by United States Attorney Scott W. Brady.
Webb was convicted of one count of violating the federal narcotics laws in federal court before United States District Court Judge David Cercone on January 17, 2019.
On October 4, 2017, investigators from the DEA and the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office coordinated a controlled purchase to buy cocaine from Deon Webb. Investigators recorded the phone call in which a DEA confidential source contacted Webb and made arrangements to buy cocaine. The confidential source then travelled to a shopping plaza in North Versailles, PA. Webb arrived to the location in his Black Infinity QX60, exited the Infinity, and got into the sources’ car. Webb then gave the source 4.5 ounces of cocaine in exchange for $4,750. Webb then departed from the area. The source then turned over the cocaine to investigators. The Allegheny County Crime Lab tested the substance and the test revealed that it was approximately 120 grams of cocaine.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 30 years in prison, a fine of $2,000,000, or both. Due to Webb’s two prior federal drug trafficking convictions, he will face sentencing as a career offender. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense, and the prior criminal history of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Timothy M. Lanni is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The Drug Enforcement Administration and Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office – DANET conducted the investigation leading to the guilty plea in this case.
Webb will continue to be detained pending sentencing. The exact amount of prison time, fine, or other sentence will be determined at the sentencing hearing.
MANDATORY FACTS:
- Defendant/Respondent Name: Deon Webb
- Criminal Charges: One count of violating the federal narcotics laws
- City and State: Pittsburgh, PA
- EXACT DATE: January 17, 2019
- Sentence or Outcome: To be determined at sentencing hearing
- Dollar Amounts: $4,750, $2,000,000, 30 years, 120 grams, 4.5 ounces
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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