Michael F. Bogdon, Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Death, Pennsylvania 2017

SCRANTON — A Luzerne County man pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old woman.

Michael F. Bogdon, 26, of Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, knowingly and intentionally distributed and possessed with intent to distribute a controlled substance, fentanyl, a Schedule II Controlled Substance, causing the death of another person.

The deadly distribution occurred on or about December 12, 2017, and resulted in the death of the 18-year-old woman.

The charges stemmed from a joint investigation involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Scranton, and the Kingston Police Department.

Prosecution is assigned to United States Attorney Michelle Olshefski.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

The maximum penalty under the federal statute for drug distribution resulting in death is life imprisonment and a $1,000,000 fine.

A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/luzerne-county-man-pleads-guilty-distribution-fentanyl-resulting-death