A Pittsburgh man, Steve Miller, has pleaded guilty to violating federal narcotics laws in a cocaine trafficking ring in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Miller, 50, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine from April 2020 and continuing to November 19, 2020, before United States District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan.
In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that in 2020, the Federal Bureau of Investigation began investigating a drug trafficking organization, of which Miller was a member, that operated throughout the greater Washington County area.
Beginning in April of 2020 and continuing through October of 2020, the FBI received authorization to conduct a Title III wiretap investigation into the organization. Miller was intercepted agreeing to supply his codefendant with distribution quantities of cocaine.
In addition to the intercepted communications, agents seized cocaine, cocaine base, heroin, fentanyl, firearms, ammunition, body armor, and bulk United States Currency from members of the organization.
Assistant United States Attorneys Mark V. Gurzo and Jerome A. Moschetta are prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Pennsylvania State Police Drug Law Enforcement Division conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Miller.
The law provides for a total sentence of not less than five years and up to 40 years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000,000, or both.
Judge Ranjan scheduled sentencing for November 30, 2022.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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