Pittsburgh Man Charged with Possessing Crack Cocaine
PITTSBURGH – In a shocking turn of events, Walter Porter, a 45-year-old Allegheny County resident, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating the federal narcotics laws. According to sources, Porter stands accused of possessing crack cocaine with the intent to distribute.
On April 14, 2016, Porter allegedly possessed a quantity of crack cocaine, sparking a lengthy investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Indiana Borough Police Department. The investigation culminated in Porter’s indictment, which was returned on August 30 and unsealed on September 26.
Assistant United States Attorney Timothy M. Lanni is handling the prosecution, which carries a maximum sentence of not more than 30 years in prison, a fine of RELATED: Tulsa Man Strangles Partner, Faces Fed Charges
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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