PITTSBURGH — A dozen people from Western Pennsylvania have been charged following an investigation into drug trafficking in Butler, Beaver and Allegheny counties.
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According to the U.S. attorney’s office, the suspects were indicted by a federal grand jury and are accused of selling and distributing fentanyl and heroin from September 2016 to July 2017.
The following people are named in the eight-count indictment:
- Shawn Hendrix, 42, of Cranberry Township, PA
- Nikia Perkins, 44, of Monaca, PA
- Adrian Jordan, 28, of Braddock, PA
- Leroy George, 49, of Johnstown, PA
- Thomas Hannon, 36, of Aliquippa, PA
- Aleece Bowser, 32, of Monaca, PA
- Ashley Miller, 33, of Aliquippa, PA
- Carlisha Williams, 29, of Aliquippa, PA
- Sheila Alford, 61, of Aliquippa, PA
- Michael Henry, 36, of McKeesport, PA
- Jeremy Fooks, 32, of Pittsburgh, PA
- Terry Johnson, 34, of McKees Rocks, PA
The investigation was conducted by several different local, state and federal agencies.
According to a release, the drug charges carry a maximum sentence of 10 years to life in prison, a fine of $10 million or both.
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