A Georgia resident, Gordon Johnson, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for narcotics and money laundering violations. The sentence was delivered by United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon on January 7, 2025. Following his prison term, Johnson will also serve five years of supervised release.
The court heard that between September 2020 and December 2021, Johnson conspired to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine and engaged in money laundering activities. During this period, he also maintained a drug-involved premises.
Judge Bissoon remarked on the significant sentence, noting that Johnson had not learned from previous opportunities given to him and highlighting the serious nature of his offenses.
Assistant United States Attorney Katherine C. Jordan led the prosecution for the government. U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan praised the Drug Enforcement Administration, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation for their roles in the investigation that resulted in Johnson's conviction.
This case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation aimed at dismantling high-level criminal networks through coordinated efforts across various law enforcement agencies.