Pittsburgh Man Charged with Possession of Heroin and Synthetic Opioids
PITTSBURGH – Shawn B. Nichols, aka Smitty, 26, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of distributing and possessing with intent to distribute heroin and synthetic opioids, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
According to the indictment presented to the court, Nichols distributed and possessed with intent to distribute quantities of a mixture containing detectable amounts of furanyl fentanyl, and/or U-47700, and/or heroin, which are Schedule I controlled substances, on or about August 11, 2017, and August 14, 2017.
The two-count Indictment names Shawn B. Nichols, aka Smitty, 26, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the sole defendant. Nichols is facing a maximum total sentence of up to 30 years in prison, a fine of $2,000,000, 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.
Special Assistant United States Attorney Jerome A. Moschetta is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. Task Force Officers with the Drug Enforcement Administration, as well as members of the Canonsburg Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, and Washington County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, 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. Shawn B. Nichols, 26, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is facing charges of distributing and possessing with intent to distribute heroin and synthetic opioids.
The indictment alleges that Nichols distributed and possessed with intent to distribute quantities of a mixture containing detectable amounts of furanyl fentanyl, and/or U-47700, and/or heroin, which are Schedule I controlled substances, on or about August 11, 2017, and August 14, 2017. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to 30 years in prison, a fine of $2,000,000, or both.
The case was investigated by Task Force Officers with the Drug Enforcement Administration, as well as members of the Canonsburg Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, and Washington County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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