Shelby Jeffries, Jr., Heroin Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2016

A Homestead man has admitted to participating in a heroin trafficking conspiracy, according to federal prosecutors.

Shelby Jeffries, Jr., 33, of Homestead, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of violating federal narcotics laws, announced United States Attorney David J. Hickton today.

In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that from in and around January 2014, and continuing thereafter to in and around April 2014, Jeffries, Jr. conspired with others to distribute and possess with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin.

Judge Joy Flowers Conti scheduled sentencing for August 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. The law provides for a mandatory minimum of ten years and up to a maximum total sentence of life in prison, a fine of $10,000,000 or both.

Assistant United States Attorney Amy L. Johnston is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

A federally administered Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case. The task force is headed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is comprised of members drawn from the FBI Greater Pittsburgh Safe Street Task Force, including the Wilkinsburg Police Department, Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, Munhall Police Department, Duquesne Police Department, Monroeville Police Department, Allegheny County Police Department, West Mifflin Police Department, and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.

The investigation that led to the prosecution of Shelby Jeffries, Jr. has brought a major blow to the heroin trafficking ring in the region. The guilty plea serves as a warning to those involved in similar activities that they will face severe consequences.

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