Stacey Simms, Heroin Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2012

A Blairsville resident, Stacey Simms, 29, has admitted to participating in a heroin trafficking conspiracy in federal court. According to the guilty plea, from the spring of 2011 to May 15, 2012, Simms conspired to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin.

The guilty plea was entered before United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson. Sentencing for Simms is scheduled for December 3, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

Simms faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of $1,000,000, or both, under federal law. The actual sentence imposed would be based on the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant, according to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie L. Haines is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The investigation that led to the prosecution of Simms was conducted by the Laurel Highlands Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Indiana Police Department. Other agencies participating in this investigation included the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, the Cambria County Drug Task Force, the Cambria County Sheriff’s Department, the Cambria County District Attorney’s Office, the Indiana County Drug Task Force, and the Indiana County District Attorney’s Office.

The guilty plea is a significant development in the investigation and prosecution of heroin trafficking in Blairsville and surrounding areas. Heroin trafficking has been a major concern in the region, and law enforcement agencies have been working tirelessly to dismantle heroin trafficking organizations.

Simms’s guilty plea is a reminder that heroin trafficking is a serious crime that carries severe penalties. The investigation and prosecution of heroin trafficking cases will continue to be a top priority for law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania.

The case against Simms is a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting heroin trafficking cases. The guilty plea is a significant step towards holding individuals accountable for their role in heroin trafficking.

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