Lindalee Middleton, Heroin Distribution, Pennsylvania 2014

Lindalee Middleton Charged with Heroin Distribution

In a shocking turn of events, Lindalee Middleton, a 56-year-old Blain, Pennsylvania resident, has been charged with attempting to distribute heroin to an inmate at the USP Allenwood on March 15, 2014.

According to the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Middleton allegedly attempted to distribute heroin to an inmate at the federal prison facility during a visit in 2014. The charges were filed under Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(a)(1), which prohibits the distribution of heroin and other controlled substances.

The investigation into Middleton's activities was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Special Investigative Service, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Wayne Samuelson is handling the prosecution of the case.

Indictments and criminal informations are only allegations, and all persons charged are presumed innocent unless and until found guilty in court. A sentence following a finding of guilt will be imposed by the judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 20 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. However, under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the judge must consider various factors, including the nature, circumstances, and seriousness of the offense, the history and characteristics of the defendant, and the need to punish the defendant, protect the public, and provide for the defendant's educational, vocational, and medical needs.

The case against Lindalee Middleton is ongoing, and the outcome remains uncertain. However, one thing is clear: the distribution of heroin and other controlled substances will not be tolerated in our communities.

Contact Information: For more information, please contact the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania at (717) 705-3900.