SCRANTON – A local man was sentenced to 24 months in prison for heroin trafficking near a high school. Naajeh Torres, 24, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge A. Richard Caputo on December 21, 2017.
Torres pleaded guilty on October 25, 2017, to charges of distributing heroin within 1,000 feet of Stroudsburg High School property in April 2016. Additionally, he admitted to distributing between 40 and 60 grams of heroin over a three-month period in 2016, which is the equivalent of between 1,600 and 2,400 individual doses.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Stroud Area Regional Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean A. Camoni was prosecuting the case.
The heroin trafficking case was brought as part of a district-wide initiative to combat the nationwide epidemic of heroin use and distribution. The Heroin Initiative targets heroin traffickers operating in the Middle District of Pennsylvania and is part of a coordinated effort among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who commit heroin-related offenses.
Torres’ crime was a serious offense that threatened the safety and well-being of the community. Heroin trafficking near schools is a significant concern for law enforcement and public safety officials. The sentence handed down to Torres serves as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in such activities.
The Middle District of Pennsylvania has seen an increase in heroin-related offenses in recent years. The Heroin Initiative aims to address this issue and hold individuals accountable for their actions. The coordinated effort between law enforcement agencies is crucial in combating the heroin epidemic.
Torres will serve his 24-month prison sentence for heroin trafficking near a high school. His case serves as a warning to others who engage in similar activities. The community can rest assured that law enforcement is working tirelessly to keep them safe.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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