PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Ambridge, Pennsylvania has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.
The four-count Indictment, returned on Oct. 25, named Maurice Mosely, Jr., age 41, as the sole defendant.
According to Indictment, on or about July 21, 2021 and Sept. 10, 2021, Mosely, Jr., possessed a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Federal law prohibits an individual who has been convicted of a felony from possessing a firearm and ammunition. On or about July 21, 2021, Mosely, Jr. possessed with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine base; 5 grams or more of methamphetamine; and a quantity of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine. On or about Aug. 13, 2021, Mosley, Jr. possessed with intent to distribute a quantity of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine base.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $5,000,000 or both. 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. The defendant is in the custody of the U.S. Marshals.
Assistant United States Attorney Brendan J. McKenna is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
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
