A Pittsburgh man was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for heroin and para-fluoroisobutyryl fentanyl trafficking, despite being on federal supervised release for a previous heroin trafficking conviction.
Shawn Atkins, 24, of Pittsburgh, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti, who also ordered Atkins to serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.
According to court documents, on June 9, 2017, Atkins possessed with intent to distribute over six bricks of heroin and para-fluoroisobutyryl fentanyl, while he was on federal supervised release following an 18-month prison sentence for a prior heroin trafficking conviction in 2016.
Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller prosecuted this case on behalf of the United States.
The Munhall Police, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation leading to the conviction and sentence in this case.
This case is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of heroin and fentanyl trafficking on our communities.
At Grimy Times, we will continue to shine a light on these crimes and bring you the latest updates from the world of crime and justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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