Pittsburgh Man Charged with Heroin and Fentanyl Trafficking, Firearms Violations
A 30-year-old man from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been accused of heroin and fentanyl trafficking and related firearm crimes, according to a federal grand jury indictment.
Michael Ginyard, Jr., a resident of Pittsburgh, has been charged with the following crimes in January and February 2017: (1) possession of heroin and/or fentanyl with intent to distribute, (2) attempt to distribute heroin, (3) possession of a firearm and/or ammunition after five felony convictions for heroin and cocaine trafficking, and (4) possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
The indictment alleges that Ginyard, Jr. committed these crimes in Pittsburgh in 2017. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of at least 20 years and up to life in prison and a fine of up to $6,750,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller is prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States. The investigation was conducted by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Penn Hills Police Department.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The case is being prosecuted under Project Safe Neighborhoods, a collaborative effort by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and communities to prevent, deter and prosecute gun crime.
This case highlights the ongoing struggle against heroin and fentanyl trafficking in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives will continue to work together to combat this issue and keep the community safe.
Defendant: Michael Ginyard, Jr. (30 years old)
Criminal Charges: (1) possession of heroin and/or fentanyl with intent to distribute, (2) attempt to distribute heroin, (3) possession of a firearm and/or ammunition after five felony convictions for heroin and cocaine trafficking, and (4) possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime
City and State: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date: January and February 2017
Sentence or Outcome: Maximum total sentence of at least 20 years and up to life in prison and a fine of up to $6,750,000
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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