An indictment has been returned against Josue Franco, a 30-year-old inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Allenwood in Pennsylvania, for possessing contraband in prison.
According to the indictment, Franco was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, on September 10, 2025.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigated the case, and Assistant United States Attorney Robin Zenzinger is prosecuting.
United States Attorney Brian D. Miller stated that the indictment alleges that Franco knowingly possessed a controlled substance while an inmate at FCI Allenwood.
The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
A sentence following the finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
It is essential to note that indictments are only allegations, and all persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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