Waynesburg Resident Indicted for Violating Federal Narcotics Laws

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Waynesburg, PA, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating various narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

The two-count Indictment named Johnathan Fannon, age 32, Waynesburg, PA, as the sole defendant. Fannon was arrested on these federal charges last Thursday.

According to information presented to the Court, on or about November 4, 2021, Fannon attempted to possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, and a quantity of heroin, a Schedule I controlled substance. The Indictment also charged Fannon with possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl and more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, both Schedule II controlled substances.

The law provides for a mandatory minimum of five years in prison and up to a maximum sentence of forty years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000,000, and a term of supervised release of at least four years. If, however, the defendant has a prior conviction for a serious drug felony or a serious violent felony that is final, then the potential penalties include a term of imprisonment of not less than ten years to a maximum of life, a fine not to exceed $8,000,000, and a term of supervised release of at least eight years. 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 Nicole A. 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.