PITTSBURGH, PA — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (USAO - Pennsylvania, Western), published as received.
PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Clearfield, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal firearms and narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.
The three-count Indictment named Christian Graham age 23, as the sole defendant.
According to the Indictment, on or about January 26, 2022, Graham possessed with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a delectable amount of methamphetamine and quantities of cocaine and fentanyl. Also on January 26, 2022, Graham possessed a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possessed a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon is prohibited under federal law.
The law provides for a sentence of not more than 30 years in prison, a fine of $8,000,000 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 Jonathan D. Lusty 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.
