Keith Beck, Cocaine Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2016

Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking Scheme

A Pittsburgh resident has pleaded guilty to participating in a California to Pennsylvania cocaine trafficking scheme.

According to court records, Keith Beck, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute a quantity of cocaine before United States District Judge Mark R. Hornak.

In 2013, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies joined forces in a multi-agency wiretap investigation of drug trafficking and violence in the Homewood section of Pittsburgh. The interception of wire and electronic communications began in December 2013 and continued through the end of August 2014. During that timeframe, Keith Beck was intercepted over the wire conspiring with others to possess with intent to distribute and distribute cocaine, which was shipped from California to the Western District of Pennsylvania through the United States Postal Service or commercial carrier.

Beck faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of not more than $1,000,000, or both. Sentencing is scheduled for June 10, 2016.

Pending sentencing, the court continued the defendant’s detention.

Assistant United States Attorney Tonya Sulia Goodman is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Greater Pittsburgh Safe Streets Task Force, Wilkinsburg Police Department, Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, Munhall Police Department, Duquesne Police Department, Monroeville Police Department, Allegheny County Police Department, West Mifflin Police Department, Bellevue Police Department, and the Pittsburgh Police conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Keith Beck.

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