Michael Carter, Methamphetamine Distribution, Pennsylvania 2021
Methamphetamine Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
A resident of Kane, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to a charge of violating federal drug laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.
Michael Carter, 43, of Kane, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to possess with intent to distribute more than fifty grams of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that Carter attempted to purchase the methamphetamine on the Dark Web for the purpose of selling and redistributing those drugs in the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Senior United States District Judge David S. Cercone scheduled sentencing for November 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. The law provides for a total sentence of 40 years in prison, a fine of $5,000,000, or both.
Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Pending sentencing, Carter was continued on bond.
Assistant United States Attorney Paul S. Sellers is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The United States Postal Inspection Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the McKean County Detectives, and the McKean County Drug Taskforce conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Carter.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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