PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.  

Devon Lamont Johnson, 36, pleaded guilty to one count before United States Chief District  Judge Mark R. Hornak.  

In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that, after a controlled purchase of  fentanyl was made from Johnson, Allegheny County detectives executed a search warrant for a  McKees Rocks residence from which Johnson was selling fentanyl. The search revealed distribution  quantities of fentanyl consistent with the drugs Johnson had sold during the controlled purchase.  According to court documents filed by the government, Johnson has two prior drug trafficking  convictions, including one for distribution of heroin in the federal court in the Northern District of  Western Virginia.  

Judge Hornak scheduled sentencing for September 11, 2024. The law provides for a  maximum total sentence of up to 30 years in prison, a fine of $2 million, or both. Under the federal  Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and  the prior criminal history of the defendant.  

Assistant United States Attorney Brendan T. Conway is prosecuting this case on behalf of  the government.  

The Allegheny County Police conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of  Johnson.