Norristown Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing with the Intent to Distribute Heroin, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A former resident of Norristown, PA pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

Keith Pope, age 34, pleaded guilty to Count One of the Indictment, before Senior United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson.

In connection with the guilty plea, on or about October 7, 2020, Pope was found to possess with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl and heroin, and a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.

Judge Gibson scheduled sentencing for August 23, 2023. The law provides for a minimum sentence of 5 years in prison and a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, a fine of $5,000,000, or both. 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 Maureen Sheehan-Balchon is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cambria County Drug Task Force, and FBI Safe Streets Task Force conducted the investigation that led to the successful prosecution of Pope.