JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -A resident of Johnstown, Pa., pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of distribution of heroin, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
Tony Charles Eppolito, 31, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that on Dec. 6, 2017, Eppolito distributed less than 100 grams of heroin.
Judge Gibson scheduled sentencing for Feb. 7, 2019 at 10 a.m. The law provides for a total sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $1,000,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie L. Haines is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Laurel Highlands Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cambria County Drug Task Force conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Eppolito.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
