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Sixteen Pittsburgh residents have been indicted on cocaine trafficking conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in distributing crack cocaine and other cocaine-based substances throughout the city. The indictment, unsealed after the defendants’ arrests, reveals that the conspiracy took place between November 2025 and July 2026. Led by 48-year-old DeConta Harrison, the group is accused of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute various quantities of cocaine base, also known as crack, as well as mixtures or substances containing cocaine.
The investigation, conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, and Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, found that Harrison was responsible for distributing 280 grams or more of crack cocaine. Other defendants, including Jozef Bozeman, Charles Brannon, Rashaan Campbell, and Bobby Chatman, were allegedly responsible for distributing 28 grams or more of cocaine base and other substances.
The defendants face significant prison time, with Harrison facing a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison, and the other defendants facing a minimum of five years and up to 40 years in prison. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan D. Lusty.
The indictment is a significant blow to the cocaine trafficking trade in Pittsburgh, with the potential to disrupt the flow of illicit substances into the city. As the case moves forward, it will be interesting to see how the defendants respond to the charges and what further details emerge about the conspiracy.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Pennsylvania
- Location: PA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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