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Northampton Man Charged with Having Drugs on a Federal Installation
A Northampton, Pennsylvania man has been charged with having drugs and drug paraphernalia on a federal installation in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Paul Transue Jr., 51, was charged with possessing marijuana and cocaine on November 14, 2012, while on the grounds of the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna (DDCS), New Cumberland. A search of his vehicle led to the recovery of cocaine and marijuana as well as a variety of drug use paraphernalia.
Transue, a civilian contractor, consented to the search of his vehicle after it had been stopped for speeding. The amount of marijuana and cocaine recovered was consistent with possession for personal use, especially given the fact that paraphernalia for using the drugs was also recovered from Transue’s car.
The investigation was handled by the DDCS Security and Emergency Services. Prosecution has been assigned to Assistant U.S. Attorney William A. Behe.
Transue faces a maximum penalty of one year imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine if convicted of the charges.
Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
A sentence following a finding of guilty is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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