Indiana County Man Admits Distributing Heroin

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A Indiana County resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

Robert Neal Fiasco, 40, of Cherry Tree, Pa., pleaded guilty to the indictment before United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson.

In connection with the guilty plea, on Dec. 21, 2015, Fiasco distributed less than 100 grams of heroin.

Judge Gibson scheduled sentencing for Jan. 3, 2019, at 10 a.m. The law provides for a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of $1,000,000 or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie L. Haines is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Laurel Highlands Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cambria County Drug Task Force conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Fiasco.