Allentown, PA Man Indicted for Cocaine Trafficking

PITTSBURGH – Luis Morales was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for cocaine trafficking, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.

The Indictment charges Morales, age 46 of Allentown, Pennsylvania, with possessing with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine on December 10, 2020.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of at least ten years and up to life in prison and a fine of up to $8,000,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller and Special Assistant United States Attorney/Mercer County Assistant District Attorney Shane T. Crevar are prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States.

The Pennsylvania State Police and the Department of Homeland Security conducted the investigation leading to the return of the Indictment in this case.

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