JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Bedford, Pa. pleaded guilty in federal court in Johnstown to a charge of conspiracy to distribute possess with intent to distribute and distribution of quantities of Tramadol, Zolpidem, Clonazepam, Lorazepam, and Carisoprodol, all of which are Schedule IV controlled substances, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
The indictment named Damaris Rispoli, age 56, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson.
In connection with the guilty plea, from in and around Aug. 2014, to on or about May 20, 2015, Rispoli conspired with another to distribute and possess with intent to distribute quantities of Tramadol, Zolpidem, Clonazepam, Lorazepam, and Carisoprodol, and on or about May 20, 2015, Rispoli possessed with intent to distribute Carisoprodol, and distributed quantities of Tramadol, Zolpidem, Clonazepam, and Lorazepam.
Judge Gibson scheduled sentencing for February 6, 2018, at 10 a.m. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of five years in prison, a fine of $250,000, 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 John J. Valkovci, Jr., is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Department of Homeland Security conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Rispoli.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
