Penn Hills Man Charged with Attempted Cocaine Possession

PITTSBURGH, PA - One resident of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.

The one-count Indictment named Jose Antonio Santiago Hernandez, age 30, as the sole defendant.

According to the Indictment, on or about June 28, 2021, Hernandez attempted to possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine, a Schedule II controlled substance. 

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of life, a fine not to exceed $10,000,000 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 Nicole Ann Stockey is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The United States Postal Inspection 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.