Alleged Philadelphia Drug Dealer Indicted

PHILADELPHIA - Jerome Walker, 30, of Philadelphia, PA, was charged today by indictment with distribution of cocaine base “crack,” possession with intent to distribute cocaine base “crack,” and cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.  The indictment alleges that in April 2015, Walker distributed “crack” cocaine on three occasions, possessed more than 280 grams of “crack” cocaine with intent to distribute, and possessed a loaded semi-automatic pistol and a loaded assault rifle.

If convicted the defendant faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison with a statutory maximum sentence of life, a $700 special assessment, supervised release and a possible fine.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Philadelphia Police Department.  It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Salvatore L. Astolfi.

     An Indictment is an accusation.  A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.