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Gary Man Charged in Criminal Complaint with Distribution of Crack Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine, and Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Indiana

HAMMOND- Bryant Porter, 25, of Gary, Indiana, was charged in a criminal complaint with distribution of crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. 

The criminal complaint alleges that following Porter’s distribution of crack cocaine on four occasions, law enforcement executed a search warrant on his Gary residence and vehicle on February 13, 2019, and recovered approximately 65 gross grams of crack cocaine and twelve firearms. 

U.S. Attorney Kirsch said, “This case represents teamwork and cooperation between law enforcement agencies.  Our partnerships are some of the best and we will use them to focus on illegal narcotics and violent crime.”

The United States Attorney’s Office emphasizes that a criminal complaint is merely an allegation and that all persons are presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty in court.

If convicted, any specific sentence to be imposed will be determined by the judge after a consideration of federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

This case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and Porter County Multi-Enforcement Group.  This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Caitlin M. Padula.

Updated February 13, 2019

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Drug Trafficking
Firearms Offenses
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