JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A Pennsylvania man was indicted on October
16, 2018, by a federal grand jury in Johnstown, on charges of violating federal
narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced
today.
The three-count indictment named John T. Terry, 43, of
Philadelphia, Pa.
According to the indictment presented to the court, on April
4, 2018, Terry possessed with the intent to distribute more than 500 grams of
methamphetamine and cocaine. Also, on April 4, 2018, he was found in possession
of a loaded Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .40 caliber semi-automatic
pistol. On June. 2, 1998, Terry was convicted in United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania of interference with interstate
commerce by robbery, which is a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term
exceeding one year. Federal law prohibits persons who have been convicted of a
crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year from possessing
firearms. Terry is also charged with possessing that same firearm in
furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
The law provides for a maximum sentence of life in prison
and a fine of $10,500,000 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 of the defendant.
Special Assistant United States Attorney Arnold Bernard, Jr.
is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Laurel Highlands Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation and the Pennsylvania State Police, Somerset Turnpike Barracks,
conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Terry.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed
innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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