Joel Nicholas Gustave, Jr., Cocaine Possession with Intent to Distribute, Pennsylvania 2019

Erie Cocaine Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

An Erie, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced in federal court to 60 months in jail on his conviction of violating federal drug laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.

United States District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter imposed the sentence on Joel Nicholas Gustave, Jr., 41, 3015 West 25th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania.

According to information presented to the court, on or about November 1, 2019, Gustave possessed 840.8 grams of cocaine with the intent to distribute, a Schedule II controlled substance.

Assistant United States Attorney Paul S. Sellers prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.

United States Attorney Chung commended the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Erie Area Gang Law Enforcement (EAGLE), Safe Streets task force, which is comprised of investigators from the FBI, the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Erie Police Department, the Oil City Police Department, and the Titusville Police Department for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Gustave.

The investigation was a result of a collaborative effort by law enforcement agencies in the area, highlighting the importance of cooperation in combating drug trafficking.

Gustave’s sentencing serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in drug-related crimes, and the commitment of law enforcement to keeping communities safe.

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