Pitcairn Man Charged with Possession of Heroin and Fentanyl

PITTSBURGH, PA – An Allegheny County resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on a charge of violating the federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

The one-count indictment named William Kelly Penn, age 32, of Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, as the sole defendant.

According to the indictment, on or about March 27, 2018, Penn possessed with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not more than 20 years in prison, 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 Shanicka L. Kennedy is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation 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.