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Local Man Sentenced to Prison for Heroin Conspiracy
A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a heroin conspiracy that put the community at risk. Marquese Underwood, 21, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute heroin while under court supervision for a prior offense.
According to court documents, Underwood was ordered to serve three years of supervised release following the prison term. This means that he will be closely monitored by law enforcement after his release to ensure that he complies with the terms of his sentence.
The investigation into Underwood’s activities was a multi-agency effort led by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. The case also involved the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Department of Homeland Security/Homeland Security Investigations, the United States Marshals Service, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Scott Township Police Department, the Munhall Police Department, the Baldwin Police Department, and the Pleasant Hills Police Department.
The Drug Enforcement Administration and its partners have been working tirelessly to dismantle heroin trafficking organizations in the region. This case is a testament to the effectiveness of these efforts and the importance of interagency cooperation in combating this deadly threat.
Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller prosecuted this case on behalf of the United States. The investigation was funded by the federal Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program (OCDETF).
The OCDETF program supplies critical federal funding and coordination that allows federal and state agencies to work together to successfully identify, investigate, and prosecute major interstate and international drug trafficking organizations and other criminal enterprises.
The sentencing of Marquese Underwood serves as a reminder that law enforcement is committed to keeping our communities safe from the scourge of heroin and other illicit substances.
Defendant Information: Marquese Underwood is a resident of Pittsburgh and was charged with conspiring to distribute heroin while under court supervision for a prior offense.
Criminal Charges: Conspiring to distribute heroin while under court supervision for a prior offense.
City and State: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Exact Date: No exact date was provided in the source, but the case was likely heard in 2023.
Sentence or Outcome: 21 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release.
Dollar Amounts: No dollar amounts were mentioned in the source.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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