A former resident of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his conviction of conspiracy to distribute heroin, announced United States Attorney Scott W. Brady today.
Lance Yarbough, 33, of Duquesne, was sentenced by United States District Judge Reggie B. Walton for his role in a large-scale heroin trafficking operation centered in Duquesne.
According to information presented to the court, Yarbough participated in a conspiracy that began in 2008 and resulted in the convictions of 19 individuals for heroin distribution and firearms charges, most of whom are from Duquesne.
The core of the group, known as Hardcore Entertainment, recorded music and video under that name, some of which included members bragging about their drug dealing activities.
Members of Hardcore Entertainment pooled their resources to obtain large quantities of heroin from New Jersey and New York, often transporting the heroin and money in vehicles with hidden compartments.
Assistant United States Attorney Brendan T. Conway prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
United States Attorney Brady commended the Greater Pittsburgh Safe Streets Task Force, consisting of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, Wilkinsburg Police Department, Allegheny County Police Dept., Oakdale Police Dept, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as the Duquesne Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police, for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Yarbough.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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