Eric Gerome Clancy, Drug Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2024

Pittsburgh Felon Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking Violations

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Eric Gerome Clancy, a resident of Pittsburgh, was sentenced to 72 months of imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, on his conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

Chief United States District Judge Mark R. Hornak imposed the sentence on Clancy, 38.

According to information presented to the Court, on May 15, 2024, following a stop for traffic violations by Mt. Lebanon police and a subsequent search of Clancy’s vehicle, officers discovered nine ‘bricks’ containing a mixture of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and xylazine. Officers also recovered from the vehicle several ounces of crack and powder cocaine, as well as a scale, in addition to finding a large amount of U.S. currency on Clancy.

At the time of the offense, Clancy was on federal supervised release following a 90-month sentence in federal prison for a drug trafficking and firearms conviction.

Assistant United States Attorney V. Joseph Sonson prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.

Acting United States Attorney Rivetti commended the Mt. Lebanon Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Clancy.

Clancy faces charges of violating federal narcotics laws. The sentence of 72 months of imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, reflects the severity of the crime.

The case is a prime example of the ongoing war against narcotics trafficking in Pennsylvania.

Mandatory Facts: Defendant/Respondent Name: Eric Gerome Clancy, Exact Criminal Charges: Violating federal narcotics laws, City and State: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Exact Date: May 15, 2024, Sentence or Outcome: 72 months of imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release, Dollar Amounts: None mentioned in the source.

The investigation and prosecution of Clancy is a significant success for law enforcement agencies in the region.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/pittsburgh-felon-sentenced-six-years-prison-drug-trafficking-violations