PITTSBURGH – A deadly game of cat and mouse has landed a Duquesne man behind bars. Keion Washington, 22, is facing serious charges after allegedly possessing deadly drugs in Western Pennsylvania.
According to the indictment, Washington is accused of possessing fentanyl, a mixture of heroin and fentanyl, and a mixture of heroin and fluorofentanyl on or about July 21, 2022. The serious allegations could put Washington behind bars for up to 20 years, with a fine of $1,000,000 or both.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case. Assistant United States Attorney DeMarr W. Moulton is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
The law is clear: possessing deadly drugs is a serious offense. In this case, Washington is facing the music for his alleged actions. We will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Defendant: Keion Washington, 22, real full name
Criminal charges: Possessing fentanyl, a mixture of heroin and fentanyl, and a mixture of heroin and fluorofentanyl with the intent to distribute
City and state: Duquesne, Pennsylvania
Exact date: July 21, 2022
Sentence or outcome: Up to 20 years in prison, a fine of $1,000,000 or both
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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