A devastating case of narcotics distribution has led to a guilty plea in federal court. Katie Spratt, 32, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has admitted to conspiring with 20 other individuals to distribute heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and cocaine base, more commonly known as crack, between March and August 2017.
According to court documents, Spratt regularly purchased fentanyl and cocaine from her co-defendant, Skylar Carter, for both personal use and further distribution. The court was advised that Spratt was responsible for distributing quantities of fentanyl and cocaine resulting in the overdose death of a victim identified as A.B. on June 5, 2017.
In connection with the guilty plea, Spratt acknowledged her responsibility for participating with other members of the conspiracy in the distribution of more than 160 grams of fentanyl, 280 grams of cocaine base, and 3.5 kilograms of cocaine.
Spratt, who has a prior felony drug conviction, is subject to enhanced penalties. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 30 years in prison, a fine of not more than $2 million, or both.
Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will depend upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant. Spratt remains incarcerated pending the sentencing hearing, which is scheduled for August 29, 2018, at 10 a.m.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and included the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, the Allegheny County Police Department, and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. The investigation was funded by the federal Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program (OCDETF).
The guilty plea marks the fifth of 21 defendants charged in the case to enter a plea of guilty.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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