PITTSBURGH, Pa - A former resident of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
The one-count Indictment named Kevin Watson, age 29, as the sole defendant.
According to the Indictment, on or about April 26, 2019, Watson possessed with intent distribute 100 grams or more of heroin.
The law provides for a maximum sentence of not less than five years and not more than life in prison, a fine of not more than $5,000,000.00, 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, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Brian M. Czarnecki is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Pennsylvania State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration 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.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
