A Highland Park resident, Keeshon Grier, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh. The charges against Grier include violations of federal narcotics, firearms, and motor vehicle laws. Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti made the announcement.
The 10-count Superseding Indictment alleges that from October to November 2024, Grier possessed with intent to distribute substances containing heroin, fentanyl, fluorofentanyl, metonitazene, cocaine, and crack cocaine. Additionally, he is charged with possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking and possession of a firearm and ammunition after prior felony convictions on both federal and state drug trafficking offenses. It is illegal under federal law for a convicted felon to possess firearms or ammunition. The indictment also accuses Grier of knowingly possessing stolen vehicles that crossed state lines.
If convicted, Grier faces a potential sentence ranging from at least 25 years to life imprisonment and fines up to $25 million. Sentencing would consider the severity of the offenses and his criminal history.
Assistant United States Attorney V. Joseph Sonson is handling the prosecution for this case. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation leading to the indictment.
This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. PSN's strategy includes fostering community trust, supporting organizations that prevent violence before it occurs, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes.
It should be noted that an indictment is merely an accusation; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.