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Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty To Possessing Contraband
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – An inmate of FCI Loretto pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possession of contraband in prison, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
Lonnie Johnston, 31, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that on October 31, 2012, Inmate Johnston possessed heroin and marijuana.
The Laurel Highlands Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Special Investigative Staff at the Federal Correctional Institution at Loretto conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Johnston.
Assistant United States Attorney John J. Valkovci, Jr., is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The case was investigated by the Laurel Highlands Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Special Investigative Staff at the Federal Correctional Institution at Loretto.
Lonnie Johnston, a 31-year-old inmate, is awaiting sentencing for his crime. Judge Gibson scheduled sentencing for October 31, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. The law provides for a total sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the criminal history of the defendant.
The guilty plea and sentencing are significant milestones in the case against Lonnie Johnston. The prosecution of federal inmates is crucial in ensuring the safety and security of our prisons and communities.
In related news, the Federal Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate and prosecute cases involving the possession of contraband in federal prisons. The agency’s efforts aim to prevent the smuggling of prohibited items into correctional facilities and to hold accountable those who engage in such activities.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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