Homestead Man Indicted on Federal Drug and Gun Law Violations

PITTSBURGH - A resident of Homestead, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

The 2-count Indictment named Rodric Sorrell, age 42, as the sole defendant.

According to the Indictment, Sorrell was charged with attempting to possess with the intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine. The Indictment further alleged that Sorrell possessed a firearm despite being prohibited from owning a firearm.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not more than 20 years in prison, a fine not to exceed $1,000,000.00, a term of supervised release of at least three years, or a combination thereof. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Benjamin J. Risacher is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The United States Postal Inspector Service conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment in this case.

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