PITTSBURGH - A former resident of West Mifflin,
Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court on one count of possession with
intent to distribute and distribution of fentanyl, United States Attorney Scott
W. Brady announced today.
James Kadish, age 27, pleaded guilty before United States
District Judge David Cercone.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised
that on December 3, 2018, James Kadish purchased a quantity of fentanyl from
co-defendant Devon Robinson. On December 3, 2017 and December 4, 2017, Kadish
then distributed the fentanyl to at least two other individuals. On December 4,
2017, FBI Special Agents and Task Force Officers recovered the remaining
fentanyl from Kadish’s home in West Mifflin.
Judge Cercone scheduled sentencing for July 23, 2018. The
law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to 20 years in prison, a fine
of $1,000,000, 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 Timothy M. Lanni is
prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation – Western District of
Pennsylvania Opioid Task Force conducted the investigation leading to the
guilty plea in this case. This Task Force is comprised of FBI Special Agents
and state and local Task Force Officers, including officers from the Pittsburgh
Bureau of Police, Allegheny County Sherriff’s Department, Allegheny County
Police, Port Authority Police, Munhall Police Department, West Mifflin Police
Department and Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office.
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