Lamar Johnson, a 42-year-old resident of Indiana, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. This comes after he pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in a federal court in Johnstown. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.
Johnson pleaded guilty before Senior United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson, acknowledging his participation in a drug trafficking conspiracy that occurred from August 2018 to March 2023. Throughout this period, Johnson collaborated with others to distribute and possess over 500 grams of cocaine, along with quantities of heroin and crack cocaine, as stated in the release.
In court, it was revealed through evidence, including federal wiretap interceptions, that Johnson played an active role in acquiring and distributing illegal substances.
After admitting his guilt, Judge Gibson sentenced him to five years in prison, followed by four years of supervised release.
The FBI’s Laurel Highlands Resident Agency and Homeland Security Investigations spearheaded the investigation, with Assistant United States Attorney Arnold P. Bernard Jr. handling the prosecution. The Internal Revenue Service–Criminal Investigation, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and several local law enforcement agencies also played a significant role in the investigation.
Johnson’s prosecution is being carried out as part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation. This initiative is focused on targeting individuals involved in high-level drug trafficking, money laundering, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations. The investigation employs a multi-agency approach to effectively combat these criminal activities.
