Javier Guzman, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2022

SCRANTON – In a shocking turn of events, Javier Guzman, a 50-year-old man from Pottsville, Pennsylvania, has been charged with methamphetamine trafficking. Guzman, a resident of Pottsville, was indicted on May 17, 2022 by a federal grand jury for his alleged involvement in the distribution of methamphetamine.

According to United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, Guzman is facing one count of distribution of methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute high-quality crystal methamphetamine on March 2 and March 10, 2022 in Schuylkill County.

The charges against Guzman resulted from an investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Schuylkill County Drug Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney Robert J. O’Hara is prosecuting the case.

The case is being prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, the centerpiece of the government’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.

The charges against Guzman carry a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison. The maximum sentence under federal law is up to forty years in prison, a term of supervised release, and a fine.

Guzman is currently being held without bond. His trial is scheduled to begin soon. The indictment and criminal charges are only allegations, and Guzman is presumed innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

Indictments and criminal charges are not convictions, and a defendant is entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. This case is a reminder of the ongoing effort to combat drug trafficking in our community and the importance of holding those responsible accountable for their actions.

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