Pittsburgh Man Charged with Committing Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes

PITTSBURGH, PA – A superseding indictment was returned by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh against Kevin Livsey for committing drug trafficking and firearm crimes, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

The superseding indictment, returned on August 21, charges Livsey, age 31, of Pittsburgh, with (1) possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, carfentanil, and heroin on May 9, 2018; (2) possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime on May 9, 2018; (3) possession of a firearm after a felony conviction also on May 9, 2018; and (4) distribution of fentanyl and heroin on April 11, 2018. Livsey was on federal supervised release in 2018 following a prison sentence for prior federal convictions for distributing heroin.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not less than 20 years and up to life in prison, and a fine of up to $4,500,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorneys Caitlin A. Loughran and Craig W. Haller are prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, and the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation leading to the superseding indictment in this case

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made turning the tide of rising violent crime in a America a top priority. In October 2017, as part of a series of actions to address this crime trend, Attorney General Sessions announced the reinvigoration of PSN and directed all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to develop a district crime reduction strategy that incorporates the lessons learned since PSN launched in 2001.

A superseding indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.