JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A resident of Johnstown, Pa., was indicted
by a federal grand jury in Johnstown on a charge of violating federal narcotics
laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
The indictment named Shawn R. Kmecak, 37, of Johnstown, Pa.
According to the indictment presented to the court, on March
15, 2018, Kmecak possessed with the intent to distribute less than 100 grams of
heroin.
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 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 Kmecak.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed
innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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