Jayson Diaz, a 35-year-old resident of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on April 17 to 96 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address drug trafficking and related crimes in the region. The sentence comes as part of a district-wide initiative aimed at combating heroin use and distribution.
According to United States Attorney Brian D. Miller, between October 23 and November 19, 2024, a confidential source purchased cocaine and fentanyl from Diaz on four occasions. Investigators executed a search warrant at Diaz’s East Stroudsburg residence on November 21, seizing approximately 1.3 kilograms of cocaine, more than 250 grams of fentanyl, drug packaging materials, three firearms, and over $220,000 in cash.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Pennsylvania State Police investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney Jenny P. Roberts prosecuted it.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania operates under the Department of Justice according to its official website. The office handles prosecutions of federal crimes such as this case as well as civil litigation for the government and victim assistance programs according to its official website. It serves about 3.2 million residents across a jurisdiction covering thirty-three counties and spanning more than twenty-one thousand square miles according to its official website.
Facilities are maintained in locations including Harrisburg, Scranton, Williamsport and Wilkes-Barre according to its official website. Community safety is promoted through initiatives like Project Safe Neighborhoods and re-entry services that reduce recidivism according to its official website.
This sentencing is part of coordinated efforts among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies within the Heroin Initiative led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
