Shaquawn David Cole, Violating Federal Drug and Firearms Laws, Pennsylvania 2020

Monroeville Resident Charged with Violating Federal Drug and Firearms Laws

PITTSBURGH – A Monroeville resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

The three-count Indictment named Shaquawn David Cole, age 25, as the sole defendant. According to the Indictment, on December 11, 2020, Cole possessed a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking offense after having been convicted of a felony. The Indictment further alleges that on the same date, Cole possessed with intent to distribute a quantity of fentanyl, and of heroin and fentanyl.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of life imprisonment, a fine not to exceed $1,500,000 or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Ira M. Karoll is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Allegheny County Police Department conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment in this case.

An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

The defendant’s real full name is Shaquawn David Cole. The exact criminal charges include violating federal narcotics and firearms laws. The city and state involved are Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The exact date of the crime is December 11, 2020. The sentence or outcome of the case is currently pending. The dollar amount for the fine is $1,500,000.

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