Twelve Western Pennsylvania residents have been charged in a superseding indictment by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, announced United States Attorney Scott W. Brady today.
The eight-count superseding indictment named: Shawn Hendrix, 42, of Cranberry Township, PA; Nikia Perkins, 44, of Monaca, PA; Adrian Jordan, 28, of Braddock, PA; Leroy George, 49, of Johnstown, PA; Thomas Hannon, 36, of Aliquippa, PA; Aleece Bowser, 32, of Monaca, PA; Ashley Miller, 33, of Aliquippa, PA; Carlisha Williams, 29, of Aliquippa, PA; Sheila Alford, 61, of Aliquippa, PA; Michael Henry, 36, of McKeesport, PA; Jeremy Fooks, 32, of Pittsburgh, PA; and Terry Johnson, 34, of McKees Rocks, PA.
According to the superseding indictment, from in and around September 2016, continuing until in and around July 2017, the defendants conspired to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, and a quantity of heroin.
In addition, on various dates during the course of the conspiracy, defendants Shawn Hendrix, Nikia Perkins, Adrian Jordan, Aleece Bowser, Ashley Miller, Carlisha Williams, and Sheila Alford are charged with the crimes of possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl or carfentanil, and/or attempts to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl.
Defendant Jeremy Fooks is further charged with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.
For the drug charges, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of not less than 10 and years up to life in prison, a fine of $10,000,000, or both. For the ammunition charge, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of not more than 10 years in prison, a fine of not more than $250,000, or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Robert C. Schupansky is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
This prosecution is part of a long-term investigation by the FBI Greater Pittsburgh Safe Streets Task Force (GPSSTF), which targeted a large scale Drug Trafficking Organization operating in Butler, Beaver and Allegheny Counties.
A superseding indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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