A Springfield man has been indicted in federal court on charges related to cocaine distribution and firearms offenses. Pedro Deleon, aged 32, faces charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug distribution.
According to the charging document, Deleon allegedly possessed drugs and a firearm with the intent to distribute them on October 22, 2024. It is noted that Deleon has a prior conviction for a crime punishable by more than one year.
The charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine carries potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison, lifetime supervised release, and fines up to $1 million. The charge for being a felon in possession could result in up to 15 years imprisonment, three years supervised release, and fines reaching $250,000. Additionally, possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug distribution could lead to life imprisonment, five years supervised release, and fines up to $250,000. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley announced the indictment alongside Brian Keys from the United States Marshals Service for the District of Massachusetts and Colonel Geoffrey Nobel from the Massachusetts State Police. The case is being prosecuted by Todd E. Newhouse from the Springfield Branch Office.
It is important to note that all details provided in the charging documents are allegations at this stage. Deleon remains presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt in court.