PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania – A resident of Washington, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal narcotics laws.
The one-count Indictment named Patrick Ellis, 43, as the sole defendant.
According to the Indictment, on or about November 19, 2020, Ellis possessed with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, a Schedule II controlled substance.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not less than 5 to a maximum of 40 years in prison, a fine not to exceed $5,000,000 or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Mark V. Gurzo is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (‘FBI’) in Pittsburgh, PA led the multi-agency investigation that included members of the Pennsylvania State Police, United States Postal Inspection Service, Allegheny County Police Department, Allegheny County Port Authority Police Department, Allegheny County Sherriff’s Office, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Stowe Township Police Department, and North Versailles Police Department.
This prosecution is a result of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Patrick Ellis, a 43-year-old resident of Washington, Pennsylvania, was charged with violating federal narcotics laws.
The exact criminal charge is Possession with the Intent to Distribute 500 grams or more of Cocaine.
The city and state involved in this case are Washington, Pennsylvania.
The exact date of the crime is November 19, 2020.
The sentence or outcome is pending, but the maximum prison time is 40 years.
The dollar amount involved in this case is $5,000,000, which is the maximum fine allowed under the law.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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