Tristin Bradley Axton, Cocaine Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2023

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Jeannette City, PA has been found guilty of violating a federal narcotics law, according to United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. Tristin Bradley Axton, 25, of Jeannette City, PA, pled guilty to a one-count Information before United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon.

In connection with the guilty plea, attorneys for the United States advised the Court that on or about March 27, 2023, Mr. Axton possessed approximately 139 grams of cocaine with the intent to distribute it. This is a significant amount of cocaine, and it’s clear that Mr. Axton was involved in a large-scale drug trafficking operation.

Mr. Axton also acknowledged responsibility for violating conditions of supervised release related to a separate previous conviction. This is a serious matter, and it’s clear that Mr. Axton has a history of violating the law.

Assistant United States Attorneys Ross Lenhardt and Benjamin C. Dobkin are prosecuting these cases on behalf of the United States. The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Pennsylvania State Police conducted the investigations that led to the prosecution of Mr. Axton.

Mr. Axton’s supervised release is to be revoked, and he is to be remanded to the custody of the United States Marshals for detention until his sentencing. Judge Bissoon scheduled sentencing and a final supervised release revocation hearing for February 20, 2024.

The law provides for a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $1,000,000, or both in connection with the Information. In connection with the supervised release violations, the law provides for a maximum sentence of 2 years in prison and a term of supervised release of up to life.

Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the defendant’s prior criminal history.

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