Kendall McKoy, Narcotics and Firearms Charges, Pennsylvania 2021

Pittsburgh Man Indicted on Narcotics and Firearms Charges

A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.

The three-count Superseding Indictment named Kendall McKoy, 21, as the sole defendant. McKoy is accused of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, including possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine base, and possessing firearms in furtherance of that drug trafficking crime.

According to the Superseding Indictment, on or about June 7, 2021, McKoy possessed with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine base. In addition, on that same day, McKoy possessed a firearm in furtherance of that drug trafficking crime. Finally, on or about June 27, 2022, McKoy possessed a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.

Federal law prohibits an individual who has been convicted of a felony from possessing a firearm or ammunition. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not less than five years and up to life in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, or both.

Assistant United States Attorney DeMarr W. Moulton is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation leading to the Superseding Indictment in this case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

A superseding indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. This case is ongoing, and no sentencing has been scheduled.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/convicted-felon-pittsburgh-indicted-narcotics-and-firearms-charges