Johnstown Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Heroin

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

Daniel Culmer, 50, pleaded guilty to one count before Senior United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson.

In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that on June 7, 2016, Culmer distributed less than 100 grams of heroin.

Judge Gibson scheduled sentencing for August 2, 2018, at 11 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 Culmer.