Derek Reddix, Crack Cocaine Distribution, Pennsylvania 2018

Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Crack Cocaine Trafficking

A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 57 months' imprisonment followed by six years of supervised release on his conviction for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.

Derek Reddix, 50, was sentenced by Senior United States District Judge Donetta W. Ambrose for his conviction of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. Reddix had previously been convicted of two felony drug trafficking offenses.

According to information presented to the court, on November 20, 2018, Reddix possessed a distribution quantity of crack cocaine. Prior to imposing the sentence, Judge Ambrose referenced the seriousness of the offense as well as Reddix’s previous convictions.

Assistant United States Attorney Mark V. Gurzo prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.

Acting United States Attorney Kaufman commended the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, the Allegheny County Police Department, the Stowe Township Police Department, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, the Office of the Attorney General, the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office, the North Versailles Police Department, the Allegheny County Port Authority Police Department, the Munhall Police Department, and the Pennsylvania State Police for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Reddix.

This prosecution is a result of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles high-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that threaten communities throughout the United States.

Defendant: Derek Reddix

Criminal Charges: Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine

City and State: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Exact Date: November 20, 2018

Sentence or Outcome: 57 months' imprisonment followed by six years of supervised release

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/pittsburgh-crack-cocaine-dealer-sentenced-federal-prison