Joseph P. Barefoot, Oxymorphone Distribution, Pennsylvania 2017

A Somerset County man has been brought to justice for his role in distributing a deadly opioid, putting the community at risk of overdose and addiction.

Joseph P. Barefoot, 63, of Berlin, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to three years' probation for violating federal narcotics laws in connection with the distribution of oxymorphone from February 1, 2017, to August 14, 2017.

The sentencing was handed down by United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson in federal court in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Barefoot's crime was uncovered through a thorough investigation led by the United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General, which worked closely with the government to bring the case to a successful prosecution.

Assistant United States Attorney Maureen Sheehan-Balchon prosecuted the case on behalf of the government, working tirelessly to ensure that justice was served.

United States Attorney Scott W. Brady commended the investigators for their hard work and dedication to keeping communities safe from the scourge of narcotics trafficking.

Barefoot's conviction serves as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions in the face of the opioid epidemic that has ravaged communities across the country.

The sentencing of Barefoot brings a measure of closure for the community and serves as a warning to those who would engage in similar illicit activities.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/somerset-county-man-sentenced-distributing-oxymorphone