Three Pittsburgh-area drug traffickers tied to a violent street gang and a sprawling narcotics network were sentenced this week in federal court, marking the latest convictions in a long-term takedown led by the Greater Pittsburgh Safe Streets Task Force.
Michael Rose, 28, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, was sentenced to 102 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release. Kreg Williams, formerly of Duquesne, PA, received 63 months in prison and four years of supervised release. Marvin Porter, 49, formerly of Allison Park, PA, was sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release. All three were convicted of federal narcotics charges stemming from a wiretap-driven investigation.
Rose, identified as a key player in the self-styled ‘SCO’ gang, was arrested on April 15, 2019, during a drug deal at the Monroeville Mall parking lot. Officers seized heroin, cocaine, and 154 grams of cocaine base — crack — all packaged for resale, along with a firearm he was legally barred from possessing. After being cuffed, Rose broke free and fled into the mall, sparking a chaotic pursuit. He was later convicted of distributing 198.4 grams of heroin, 28 grams of cocaine, and 154 grams of crack.
Williams, also a member of the ‘SCO’ gang, was found to have conspired to distribute at least 28 grams of crack between August 2018 and May 2019. Intercepted wire communications confirmed his role in the drug operation. On June 12, 2019, authorities seized three firearms from Williams, including an assault rifle and two pistols — all forfeited to the government.
Porter, though not affiliated with ‘SCO’, was ensnared in the probe after wiretaps revealed his connection to Chadlin Leavy, a major supplier of heroin and cocaine. On June 12, 2019, law enforcement raided Porter’s residence and seized a suitcase containing 612 bricks and one bundle of heroin, six firearms, ammunition, a digital scale, and jewelry. The haul underscored the scale and violence inherent in the operation.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Rebecca L. Silinski. U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady credited the FBI-led task force, including the DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, and Allegheny County Police Department, for dismantling the network through coordinated surveillance, wire intercepts, and tactical enforcement.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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