JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A resident of Johnstown, Pa. pleaded guilty
in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States
Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
Darryle D. Ford, 58, pleaded guilty to the indictment before
United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson.
In connection with the guilty plea, on July 12, 2017, Ford
distributed less than 100 grams of heroin, and a quantity of fentanyl.
Judge Gibson scheduled sentencing for Dec. 17, 2018, at
10:00 a.m. The law provides for a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and 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 offense and the
prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie L. Haines is
prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Laurel Highlands Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation and the Cambria County Drug Task Force conducted the
investigation that led to the prosecution of Ford.
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