Press Release
Southfield, MI Resident Pleads Guilty to Possessing with the Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, Heroin and Cocaine
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH, PA – Deyon Robinson pled guilty to possessing with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a mixture containing fentanyl and heroin and 28 grams or more of cocaine base, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.
Robinson, age 22 of Southfield, Michigan, pled guilty before United States District Judge William S. Stickman. Stickman ordered sentencing to occur on October 4, 2023, at 1:30 p.m.
In support of the guilty plea, the Court was informed that, on April 26, 2021, Robinson got caught possessing with intent to distribute 150 grams of a mixture containing fentanyl and heroin and 70 grams of crack. He got caught as a result of a Pennsylvania State Police investigation and traffic stop in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Robinson also possessed a loaded Glock pistol and over $2,400 in cash at that time.
Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller is prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States.
The Pennsylvania State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation leading to the conviction in this case.
Updated June 15, 2023
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