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Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Gun and Drug Charges
A 24-year-old Pittsburgh man has pleaded guilty to violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, according to United States Attorney David J. Hickton.
Paris Wilson, 24, pleaded guilty on Monday to three counts before Chief United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti.
The court was advised that from in and around October, 2013, and continuing thereafter to in and around May, 2014, Wilson conspired with others known to the grand jury to distribute and possess with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin.
Wilson also pleaded guilty to one count of employing or using a person under 18 years of age in drug operations and one count of conspiracy to carry and possess a firearm in relation to and in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
A federally administered Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Paris Wilson.
The law provides for a mandatory minimum of 10 years and up to a maximum total sentence of life in prison, a fine of $10,000,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Amy L. Johnston is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
Judge Conti scheduled sentencing for Aug. 19, 2016 at 3 p.m. The case is a result of an investigation led by the FBI Greater Pittsburgh Safe Street Task Force and local law enforcement agencies, including the Wilkinsburg Police Department, Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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